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arch is here, and we have definitely started to smell Easter in the air! There are so many Easter special offers designed to reward you with the relaxation of a good deal that you truly deserve. Keep an eye out for the best offers available, exclusively to Dar

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” - T. S. Eliot

Head Editorial Board Brittany Karima Assistant Editor Paul Owere Designed and Layout 7 floor media Cell: +255 784 434 929 E-mail: 7floormedia@gmail.com Advertising Asif Bora Tel.: +255 784 434 929 E-mail: asif.bora@darlife.com Contributors: Writers Bansri Majethia, Beatrice Maro, Derek Houston, Dr. Cornelia Wallner-Frisee, Evance Stephen, Harshal Katre, John Corse, Kilian Kamota Tharaia Ahmed, Timothy Sykes & Yusuf Mahmoud Contributors: Photographers Ally Hamisi, Simon Deiner, Moiz husein, Roy Safaris, Serengeti Balloon Safaris, Swahili Fashion Week, Sauti za Busara, TANAPA & Tanzania Tourist Board Design & Layout Indika Jayasekera Front Cover Pictures

This month’s special features include a Serengeti Balloon Safari, a true lifetime experience, floating above the world’s most famous national park “Serengeti National Park”, seeing it’s wonderful scenery, flora and fauna from a completely unique perspective that will invigorate all your senses and become a treasured memory. For tourism industry and entertainment lovers, we have an exclusive coverage on Spotlight Travel Expo Arusha 2021, more than 25 exhibitors from mainland Tanzania, Zanzibar and other East African countries participated in the show. The Travel Expo was the perfect event to connect yourself with other Key-Players of the most affected travel industry. Last but not least, we have highlights of the East Africa’s finest culture and music festival “Sauti Za Busara”, which celebrates its 18th edition that winds up with a bang. While the fashion lovers get a new taste of the fashion column which is dedicated to young emerging designers and well-known designers who want to create brands and who want to use the fashion platform as a stepping stone towards

achieving their dream. This month we were able to meet Bansri Majethia, the Dar es Salaam, Fashion designer whose ideas in designing fashion clothes and accessories are amazing, you must watch out! Alternatively, if you are looking for adventurous bush getaway, you won’t want to miss our special exclusive exposure on Serengeti National Park, a true, unspoiled and natural Land of Unique Wildlife Migration and If you are looking for beach retreat, then a visit to Zanzibar is essential, a vibrant East African island that includes lots of excitement and plenty of nature, culture, beaches, shopping and food –Zanzibar has a little

Join us as we continue to explore all that Dar Es Salaam and its surrounding areas have to offer in March. As usual, we bring to you our host of cultural programs, parties, special events and offers, as well as the hottest new trends in technology, travel, business and career. Karibuni

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CONTENT

CALENDAR OF THE MONTH The Inside Guide: News, Events & Special Offers

News Bits

COVER FEATURE

Top 20 Exceptional Easter Holidays Deals & Packages

FASHION & BEAUTY

Serengeti Balloon Safaris Adventure

Vodacom Accelerate Digital Payments in Tanzania

Natural Beauty Tips for Women Over 50

Ideas & Places for Celebrating Easter In Tanzania Business & Leisure at White Sand Hotel & Resort

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Fashion Designer of The Month: “Bansri Majethia”

The Perfect Holiday at Pongwe Beach Hotel

Spotlight Travelexpo Arusha 2021

TOURIST INFORMATION

Family Retreat at Saadani Safari Lodge

SOCIETY & LIFESTYLE

10 Fun Things to In Zanzibar

Serengeti: The Land of Unique Wildlife Migration

Beauty & Adventure of Saadani National Park

Hotels & Resorts

East Africa’s Finest Music Festival

Travel Schedule

Suzuki Brezza: Your Affordable Brand-New Vehicle

Tanzania Travel Tips

Arusha Map

Zanzibar Map

HEALTH CARE

Understand your body In the Original Maasai Lodge

BUSINESS & CAREER

ENTERTAINMENT

Common Career Mistakes You Must Avoid

How to Future Proof Your Business

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Lunch & Dinner Time

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the inside guide news

PLAYING GOLF AT DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel has partnered with the most popular golf club in Dar es Salaam, the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club to offer its guests the perfect way to unwind during a hectic business trip and socialize with business associates in calm surroundings. All guests of Serena Hotel can enjoy complimentary access to the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club via the newly installed Garden Gate! For the keen golfers, this is a chance to “tee off ” at the elegant Gymkhana 18-hole Golf Course. Other activities include lawn tennis, squash, and leisurely walks around the cricket ground. For more information, call: +255 22 221 2500

THREE MAGICAL STRINGS CONCERT

The Russian - Tanzanian cultural centre invites you to the Three Magical Strings Concert by Mikhail KandaurovBalalaika Virtuoso, Awardee of National and Intercontinental Music Competitions! The Concert will be held at the centre on Thursday, 11th of march, 2021 at 19.00 hours entrance being Free. Please, don’t miss this rare opportunity and share this information with other music lovers. Please wear a mask! Social distancing measures will be followed! For more information, call: +255 22 213 6578 If you have an event or project that you would like to publicize free of charge, please email us at dar_life@yahoo.com

Events, Special Offers

KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2021

KARIBU-KILIFAIR is back and set “ready to go” uncompromising reliability as usual. Worldwide Tourism needs “real events” urgently and we are ready to serve. Africa’s undisputable No. 1 Tourism event, KARIBU-KILIFAIR, has moved to a new 25,000 sqm UWC School Sport Grounds in Arusha. UWC is located right on the main Highway, opp. to Arusha domestic airport – perfectly reachable from all over East Africa. KKF 2021 will be held from June 4-6 under strict international COVID-19 precaution measurements. Our 400+ exhibitors and more than 500 international buyers from all over the world shall feel safe & protected, while creating new business contacts & seeing attractive opportunities in Tanzania and beyond. For more information & registration, call: +255 754 560 180

A MOMENT WAKATI DANCE PERFORMANCE

Nantea Dance Company in collaboration with The Little Theatre Club, Dar es Salaam are happy and excited to welcome you all at the premiere of the full-length performance “A MOMENT- WAKATI’’ on 20th - 21st of March 2021 at the Little theatre in Dar Es Salaam from Mon - Fri - 10am - 5pm. A new dance performance combined with video projection Concept, Choreography and performance by Tadhi Alawi and Samwel Japhet and Music by Shabani Mugado. Early bookings are now open at the Little Theatre, Nafasi Art Space and at the Alliance Francaise de Dar es Salaam for 25,000Tsh. (adult) and 15,000 Tsh. for students. For more information, call +255 659 292 652

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March - 2020 FIRST EVER VIRTUAL EXPO SPECIFICALLY ON EAST AFRICA

On February 25th Houston Travel Marketing arranged the first ever Spotlight on East Africa Virtual Expo. Only suppliers from East Africa countries were permitted to exhibit. 35 exhibitors from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda participated and 139 Buyers from 23 countries registered to attend. More than 600 virtual zoom appointments were made between Exhibitors and buyers. The result however was really encouraging and thus Houston Travel Marketing Services with the support of TASOTA, are planning another East Africa specific Virtual expo in Dar Es Salaam, late July 2021.

GEOLOGICAL TOURISM: NEW TOURIST PRODUCT IN EAST AFRICA

BULGARIAN BOXERS GET SET TO MARKET TANZANIA

Top Bulgarian professional boxers have defied the global fear of the new Covid-19 outbreaks and flew to Tanzania ready to sample the Northern circuit’s tourist attractions as well as using the excursion to help market the country abroad. Kubrat Pulev and Tervel Pulev were in Arusha, visited the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, precisely the legendary wildlife-filled crater as well as witnessing the annual wildebeest calving season which they described to be ‘spectacular!’. Kubrat Venkov Pulev, a Bulgarian professional boxer boasting in the European heavyweight title twice between 2012 and 2016, and has challenged twice for the unified world heavyweight title in 2014 and December 2020. His younger brother Tervel Venkov Pulev, is also a Bulgarian professional boxer, holding the World Boxing Association (WBA) International cruiserweight title since December 2019 and previously the European Union Cruiserweight title in 2018.

AURIC AIR TRAVEL UPDATE

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) management is now developing tourist lodges and other visitor service facilities in the Geopark to attract more tourists, both foreign and local visitors. Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Northern Tanzania is one of the famous tourist attraction sites in East Africa, where geological features have added to the value of tourist products available there, besides wildlife. These geological features have been collectively established as Ngorongoro Lengai Geopark within the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Most attractive among these geological hotspots is Mount Oldonyo Lengai – an active volcano in Tanzania.

Whilst closely monitoring and following the guidelines set by the Tanzanian authorities and WHO, Auric Air Services Limited have resumed back and increased their own vigilance, including ramping up hygiene and cleanliness standards, of their facilities and aircraft by having developed internal procedures for the safety of their employees and partners. For the confidence of passengers, they have implemented sanitizing procedures at all our check- in desks as well as at aircraft boarding points and office and aircraft disinfecting procedures whereby all our offices are being disinfected twice daily while aircraft are being disinfected after every arrival. Travel with us, Feel Safe.

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Serengeti B a Experience Above All

FACT FILE: SERENGETI BALLOON SAFARIS LOCATIONS: Central Serengeti (throughout the year) and the

Western Corridor (Jun-Oct) North Serengeti (Jun-Oct) or Ndutu (20th Dec-31st March). FLEET: Cameron A450, Ultramagic N-415 and N-450, Cameron A-340. 16-Seaters and 12-Seaters. TAKE-OFF: 06.30. FLIGHT DURATION: Approximately 1 hour. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: full English bush breakfast, transfers from accommodation in national parks and reserves.

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B alloon Safaris HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI PACKAGE $599 Per Person (TZS 990,000 for residents and citizens of Tanzania) • 1-hour Hot Air Balloon Safari • Central, Western, Northern or Southern Serengeti (Seasonal) • Pick up & Drop Off from camp or lodge • Full-English cooked bush Breakfast • Sparking Wine celebration • Ballooning Fee and VAT Inclusive

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SAFETY - The serious side of “lighter than air aviation”. Since we first s tarted o ut in 1989, we have taken care to source the best balloons from the most credible manufacturers. We work with suppliers Cameron Balloons, one of the oldest balloon manufacturers and Ultra magic, who have a long history of adventurous ballooning, to continually develop proprietary modifications that make our balloons stronger and safer.

pilot in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, wanted to fly balloons over the Serengeti. Tony Pascoe had experience of running luxury camps and a safari business in East Africa and was excited by the prospect of such a venture. It was a good match and they began working out how to make their dream a reality.

A SERENGETI BALLOON SAFARI IS A TRUE LIFETIME EXPERIENCE, FLOATING ABOVE THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS NATIONAL PARK, SEEING IT’S 1984 - Coincidence brought WONDERFUL SCENERY, two like-minded adventurers FLORA AND FAUNA FROM together and the seed of A COMPLETELY UNIQUE a new idea began to grow. PERSPECTIVE. Colin McKinnon, a pioneer of commercial ballooning in the UK and an early hot air balloon

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1989 – Ballooning was completely new to Tanzania, and it took five long years for Colin and Tony, together with their wives Sally and Marijka, to get all the permissions and licences in place. They finally placed an order for their first 8-passenger balloon from Cameron Balloons, the world’s leading balloon manufacturer, in the ‘acaciagreen’ and ‘savannah-gold’ of the Serengeti. 1991 – The first balloon took to the skies above the vast plains of the Serengeti. Those first years were tough as visitors to the Park were few; there was only one safari lodge and a handful of camps fed by infrequent flights to the park. It

safe flying practice by reducing the maximum wind speed for take-off from 15 to 8 knots, and the maximum altitude to 2000ft above ground level. In 2010, the company carried its 100,000th passenger.

also took time to win over the sceptics and demonstrate the company’s commitment and environmental responsibility, which it did thereby winning the unwavering support of tour operators and conservationists alike. 1993 – Serengeti Balloon Safaris took delivery of the first 16-passenger balloon – the largest commercial balloon in the world at that time. Colin continued to refine the company’s operation, logistics and safety while Tony focussed on marketing the experience to tourism partners around the world.

the United States, became the very first Tanzanian commercial hot-air balloon pilot. The company continues to recruit experienced local and international pilots, all trained to the highest possible standards.

2001 – Mohamed Masudi was sponsored by Serengeti Balloon Safaris to train in

2010 – Serengeti Balloon Safaris made passenger safety belts compulsory. It also improved

2019 – Serengeti Balloon Safaris carried its 200,000th passenger, making it one of the top balloon companies in the world. A Serengeti Balloon Safari has become a ‘bucket list’ experience for many travellers on a safari in Tanzania, one that has featured in the media around the world. Members of royal families, presidents, Heads of State and celebrities have all been borne aloft under the green and gold of a Serengeti Balloon Safaris balloon.

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Keeping safe & preparing to fly: 0615 - 0645hrs Your pilot takes you through the important safety briefing ahead of your flight as the sky begins to lighten and the crew inflates the balloon - an envelope of savannah gold and acacia green billowing into the cool morning, lit by the flames of the burners. You climb into the basket and prepare to lift into the dawn. Serengeti from the sky: 0645 – 0815hrs Each flight is a different journey dictated by the direction of the wind, where the sights and sounds rise from the ground to meet you. We know where we’ve started but

Serengeti - Your Experience we don’t know where we will return to earth. This is part of the adventure. Sometimes the basket will be gently brushing the tips of the grass and sometimes it will be climbing, climbing through the layers of air until you’re high enough to see the curve of the horizon, painted gold and pink by the early sun. Serengeti Balloon Safaris pilots not only have years of experience in harnessing the African wind, but are also your interpreters of the wild lives in the ebb and flow of the landscape below. Around an hour or so after you lift into the sky, the basket will return to the plains of the Serengeti. But it’s not over yet. From basket to bubbly: 0815 – 0830hrs “The Winds have welcomed you with softness. The Sun has blessed you with its warm hands….” The balloonist’s tradition is to toast the flight with sparkling wine (bubbly?). A short walk or drive from your landing spot will find you raising a

glass to your time in the skies. We then seek to take care of earthly concerns and whisk you off by safari car to our special Serengeti breakfast spot. Meeting hunger with plenty: 0830 – 0930hrs There is truly nothing to compare with breakfast served under the sweeping canopy of an acacia in the middle of the Serengeti plains. Tropical fruit, bread baked this morning and eggs cooked in the bush, all made more delicious by the location, and served on linen, bone china and Sheffield cutlery. Shoulder to shoulder with your fellow passengers, this is a time to soak in the exceptional flight you’ve just been a part of and absorb the moment. *Timings provided are a guideline only and may vary depending on conditions on the day. We aim to return every guest to their safari guide at the Seronera Visitor’s Centre at 0945hrs.

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For more information, please contact Serengeti Balloon Safaris Tel: + 255 754 688 806 or +255 786 688 806 Email: bookings@balloonsafaris.co.tz www.balloonsafaris.com

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From your camp to the balloon: 0400 – 0530hrs Some things are worth getting up early for and this is certainly one of them. Rising before the birds and heading out in the silence of the pre-dawn towards the launch-site is all part of the anticipation. Perhaps one of the Serengeti’s more elusive inhabitants will be caught in the headlights on this nocturnal game drive.

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The original maasai lodge A place of health and retreat

Use the Original Maasai Lodge in March for your Healing Journey. Your fresh morning coffee, served to your bed with direct view on Mount Kilimanjaro. In front of you the endless savannah. Stay in one of the 16 bungalows, all in unique traditional style. Experience Maasai traditions and rituals. This land between Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro, 1,5 hours from KIA airport, is the home of the Maasai and they share it with you. In addition to the healing session, we offer activities that enable you to get in touch with the Maasai culture, nature and the people.

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We create a healing space in which you are guided into understanding how your body works, what he expresses and how you can support him to stay healthy. Enjoy a morning nature walk where you will gather the healing plants for your special morning tea and learn how they are used by the Maasai. Your kids will have fun on a donkey ride. Join the spear competition with our Maasai warriors and understand the old way of Maasai fighting a lion in the Savannah. Dance with the Maasai with the red sun setting behind Mount Meru. There is a lot to learn from the Maasai. They will help you to reconnect with nature through movement. Find your own rhythm through sportive activities. We can offer a two hours mountain climb on a sacred peak of the Maasai, guided mountain bike tours or nature walks in the open savannah on the foot of

Kilimanjaro. Situated at 1500m, whether engaging in some physical activities or resting at the infinity pool with sauna and massage, the mountain climate will refresh your body. You will feel Africa’s strong energy and pure nature. Before dinner we will invite you for MTV, our special Maasai Television at the bonfire. Listen to the old stories and customs of the Maasai and understand how their lives have been influenced by their ancestors and traditions. One of the very old tribes in Africa where you can still feel how life has been centuries ago. The culinary three-course dinner, served individually to your table, will be accompanied by surprises from the kitchen to introduce tastes of traditional Maasai food. After the health check-up you will be given special food advice that we can already integrate in your meals served at the lodge. A place for your body to rest and recover at the foot of Kilimanjaro!

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ou will be provided a full body check up with devices based on magnetic field and photo spectrometry. Advice will be given to you on how to support your own regulation ability with specially prepared mixtures and remedies. Methods from different parts of the world are being combined and applied individually, for you, to recognize where you stand Healthwise and regain strength.

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VODACOM TANZANIA AND HOPE HOLDINGS PARTNER TO ACCELERATE DIGITAL PAYMENTS IN TANZANIA Lipa Kwa Simu Valentine Campaign

LEADING TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION COMPANY VODACOM TANZANIA PLC HAS LAUNCHED ‘LIPA KWA SIMU VALENTINE CAMPAIGN’ ON 11TH FEBRUARY 2021, THAT WILL REWARD CUSTOMERS FOR USING THEIR MOBILE PHONES WHEN MAKING PURCHASES AT HOPE HOLDING STORES WITH UNIQUE DISCOUNTS, PRICE REDUCTIONS AND OFFERS BY SIMPLY ENGAGING ON DIGITAL PAYMENT PLATFORMS.

peaking today during launch of the campaign, M-Pesa Ltd Director, Epimack Mbeteni said the new campaign is part of Vodacom’s efforts to encourage customers to use digital payment platforms when making transactions and benefit from the rewards and convenience that comes with it. “Our customers can enjoy the security and convenience of Lipa kwa Simu for a variety of payments including purchase of items at Hope Holdings stores and get rewarded with discounts, offers and price reductions for doing so, during the month of Valentine,” said Mbeteni. The Lipa kwa Simu valentine 24

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campaign is a partnership with Hope Holdings covering brands like Red Tag, Skechers, Bottega verde, Flormar, PapaRotti restaurant & Amal carpets etc where customers stand to get offers such as free breakfast, lunch or dinner for purchases above TZS 150,000 in selected stores when making payments via their mobile phones. “I urge customers to take this opportunity and make payments via M-Pesa in order to not only enjoy these great discounts and offer but also enjoy the comfort of security and convenience of digital payment during the month of Valentine”, Mbeteni On the payment front, Vodacom they seek to

move Tanzania towards a cashless economy through its various products and services such as Lipa Kwa Simu, M-Pesa MasterCard, M-Pawa , M-Koba, Songesha and much more as part of its vision to take Tanzania into a digital world and transform lives through technology. “With over 11 Million M-Pesa customers and a state of the art M-Pesa application, Vodacom is best placed to push for noncash transactions through enhancing mobile payments. Our ‘Lipa Kwa Simu’ product allows payment seamlessly across networks so is a step towards making life easier and more convenient,” Epimack Concluded.

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ENJOY THE EASTER HOLIDAYS Ways To Celebrate the Season By Criss Samba

After Christmas, Easter is the most important holiday in most countries and Tanzania is no exception. This is one of the oldest Christian holidays. The occasion marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Outside of Christian communities, the Easter holiday is a very joyful occasion for many who celebrate with their loved ones, sharing and cherishing special moments with the ones closest to their heart.”

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For those looking for ways to enjoy Easter 2021, you’ve come to the right place, whether you want a budget family holiday or simply some fun ideas for how to celebrate at home.

WAYS TO CELEBRATE:

• Light candles. • Dress up in special Easter outfits to go to church for prayer and worship. • Decorate your home with beautiful lilies. • Gather some small gifts (see below for ideas) and surprise your kids with Easter baskets. • Cook a special meal for your loved ones. Lamb is a common Easter holiday food as are hot cross buns. • Hold or participate in an Easter egg hunt or an egg-painting competition. • Have a bonfire on the evening before Easter as they do in Europe.

GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS:

Easter is a wonderful time to give gifts to the kids in wrapped Easter baskets. For young girls, pretty earrings or bracelets or coloured egg-shaped accent lights can be good gift options. If your son or daughter is a connoisseur of crafts, you can present him or her with a window painting kit. The

kit should contain easy-to-clean brushes and easy-to-remove paint. A set of clays that could be baked in the oven can also keep the creative child totally engrossed for hours in making a beautiful pot for Easter flowers. A set of spiralling musical airplanes to hang over the crib can be a wonderful Easter gift for babies. For toddlers, jigsaw puzzles, blocks, bubbles, and stuffed animals are all great Easter gift ideas. P.S. – Hide the kids’ baskets and have them search for them for an extra-fun surprise!

GIFT IDEAS FOR ADULTS:

You may want to celebrate Easter by giving gifts to your spouse, fiancé, boyfriend or girlfriend, friends, co-workers, or neighbours. Chocolates and baked goods are very popular, as are varieties of tea, coffee, and wine. Some people may appreciate flowers, a new book, jewellery, clothing, accessories such as a scarf or handbag. You can also give away tickets to an upcoming show, concert or special event. Even adults may enjoy searching for baskets on Easter! Tanzania’s year-round temperate climate and wide range of hotels and resorts means you don’t have to go far to enjoy some time in the sun. This is particularly good news for families, making an Easter holiday much more affordable. Here are some hotels and restaurants for those looking to get away over the break.

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The Easter holiday, during the Holy week, begins on Holy Thursday, followed by Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Since easter is a national holiday, many businesses are closed on these days and everyone enjoys Easter vacation.

PLACES TO GO WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES: HOTEL & RESORT /RESTAURANT Sea Cliff Hotel The Retreat at Ngorongoro The African Tulip Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Moja Tuu The Luxury Villas Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge Tanzania Wildl Camps Original Maasai Lodge Golden Tulip City Centre Fun Retreat Fanjove Private Island Lazy Lagoon Island Cape Town Fish Market Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort Rivertrees “Country Inn” Double Tree by Hilton Znz Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel The Aiyana Octagon Lodge Four Points by Sheraton Four Points by Sheraton Essque Zalu Zanzibar Onomo Hotel White Sand Hotel & Resort Sea Cliff Zanzibar Ledger Plaza Bahari Beach Mediterraneo Hotel Suncrest Cineplex Century Cinemax Tanzania Golden Tulip Boutique Hotel Coral Ridge Spur Z Hotel Melia Serengeti Lodge Gran Melia Arusha Akemi Revolving Restaurant Alcove Restaurant

LOCATION OCCASIONS Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Karatu Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Arusha Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Moshi Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Usa River Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massag Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Dinner Arusha Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Fanjove Private Island Spend Night/Brunch/Dinner Bagamoyo Spend Night/Brunch/Dinner Dar es Salaam Special Couple/Dinner Arusha Spend Night/Brunch/Dinner Arusha Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Pemba Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Arusha Spend Night/Dinner Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Arusha Spend Night/Dinner Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Brunch/Dinner Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Dar es Salaam Spend Night/Dinner Dar es Salaam Movie Dar es Salaam Movie Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner Dar es Salaam Special Couple Dinner Zanzibar Spend Night/Dinner/Horse Riding Serengeti Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Arusha Spend Night/Dinner/Spa Massage Golden Jubilee Towers Special Couple Dinner Msasani- Sea Cliff Brunch/Dinner

However, that you wish to spend your Easter break, either to an Island and stay in luxury hotel & resort or to budget hotel in Zanzibar, Pemba or Mafia Island to experience the beach retreat or bush to experience the wildlife adventure in different National Parks or do an adventure trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you can contact us (Dar Life) to assist you with all the special packages. Enjoy you Easter!

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WHITE SANDS RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE A home for business & Leisure travelers

The vast majority of the 300 seats at the renovated M changa Restaurant offer spectacular vistas of the beach and I ndian Ocean. Our executive chef Sanjay Nayak skilfully pairs his masterful creations with our 30

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The accommodation at the White Sands Resort and Conference Centre contributes to the tranquil setting. The 146 rooms include 118 superior sea view rooms, four studio apartments, sixteen one-bedroom apartments and eight two-bedroom apartments. All rooms are air-conditioned and have complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

wide range of classic wines. For corporate guests, the hotel offers a selection of 15 meeting and conference rooms which can host between 2 0 and 3 0 0 delegates. Not only are the meeting rooms equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity but boast great facilities to ensure productivity is always top of the agenda. The newly revamped gym sports with all-new equipment maximise its vantage point

from the first floor, providing inspirational views of the ocean, the fresh sea breeze gently cooling you as you exercise. The brand-new male and female sauna offers the corporate athlete a post-workout relaxing treat. A tropical beach wedding at White Sands creates unforgettable memories for couples looking for something extraordinary. Couples have a choice from one of the open Beach Side venues, such as the G reen G arden, Pweza Jetty, a pier that leads onto the ocean, the R esidents Pool and the KoleKole, a thatchedroof venue. Our packages for wedding couples include a bottle of sparkling wine in your room, a seafood dinner and a couple’s massage, as well as a romantic picnic on Mbudya I sland.

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ituated on an idyllic private beach, offers the ultimate way to escape the hustle-and-bustle of the ever-busy city of Dar es Salaam, located 25km from the Julius Nyerere International Airport and 1 3 km from city Centre. Day trips can be organized to the nearby historic town of Bagamoyo or Saadani National Park. The resort is on Jangwani Beach, one of the long white sandy beaches that makes Tanzania a haven for beach lovers. The decor contributes to the feeling of being in paradise with local themes throughout the property.

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p6*' *16'. +65'.(|+5 5+67#6'& 10 # 2+%674' 2'4('%6 $'#%* 9+6* WHITE POWDERY SANDS, TURQUOISE WATERS AND SHADY PALM TREES – THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND OFTEN DESCRIBED AS THE BEST BEACH IN ZANZIBAR!”

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AMAZING SERVICE ON A BEAUTIFUL BEACH? Pongwe Beach Hotel, Zanzibar might be the perfect place for you

With only 20 rooms, the plan since opening over 20 years ago was always to be a small and intimate Zanzibar beach hotel; which coupled with an amazing location allows a true getaway experience perfect for those seeking relaxation or looking for a romantic break. / i i Õ V L iÃ Ì i LiÃÌ v wÃ ] Ãi>v `] vegetables and meats that Zanzibar has to offer. Many of the products are sourced from local wÃ iÀ i ] ÃÕ«« iÀÃ > ` Ã > v>À Ã Ì i >Ài> reducing the time to table and ensuring the freshest, highest quality

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We recommend staying in one of the spacious SeaView Suites which offer a private pool and sea views and having a beach dinner at least one night of your stay. Pongwe is top rated on TripAdvisor dŚĞ dƌŝƉ ĚǀŝƐŽƌ ĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŽĨ ǆĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ůĂƐƚ ϭϬ ǇĞĂƌƐ ;ϮϬϭϭͲϮϬϮϬͿ • ϰth DŽƐƚ ZŽŵĂŶƟĐ ,ŽƚĞů ŝŶ dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ ;ϮϬϭϵͿ • ϳth ĞƐƚ ,ŽƚĞů ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ŝŶ dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ ;ϮϬϭϵͿ • Ϯϱth ĞƐƚ ,ŽƚĞů ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ŝŶ dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ ;ϮϬϮϬͿ • ϭϮϬϲ ZĞǀŝĞǁƐ ĂǀĞƌĂŐĞ ϱΎ ƌĂƟŶŐ • dŽƉ ZĂƚĞĚ ,ŽƚĞů ĂŶǌŝďĂƌ /ƐůĂŶĚ ;ϮϬϮϬͿ Now is a fantastic time for Dar Life readers to visit this award-winning Tanzania Hotel – we are offering a 40% discount to all readers – just enter the code DL40 on the Pongwe.com website to receive the discount -beachfront rooms from only 65 US$ per person°

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The Majestic Spice Island

“Zanzibar” 10

fun things that can make your visit memorable

Zanzibar is a vibrant East African island that includes lots of excitement and plenty of nature, culture, beaches, shopping and food –Zanzibar has a little slice of adventure for you to enjoy

semi-autonomous archipelago off the Tanzanian coast, Zanzibar consists of Unguja, Pemba, and a series of smaller islands all surrounded by the sparkling teal waters of the Indian Ocean. Here we provide you with a diverse list of activities to do, sights to see, and food and drink to sample across the archipelago, focusing on Unguja, the largest (90km long, 30km wide) and most-visited of the islands. Take a solo trip, tag along with friends, bring the family, or go with your honey – no matter what, you’re 34

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bound to have a great time in Zanzibar!

Attend a festival – or film lovers, the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), usually held in late June or early July, provides a variety of local and foreign films produced by up-and-coming filmmakers and showcasing the talents of actors and actresses just entering the film scene. In ebruary, check out Sauti za Busara, a huge annual gathering of over 400 musicians specializing in countless genres, and thousands of

music lovers from around the world. The Carnival Street Parade, featuring beni brass band, ngoma drummers, mwanandege umbrella women, stiltwalkers, capoeira dancers, and acrobats, is reason enough to attend. And don’t miss Zanzibar’s Jahazi Festival, held in late August or early September. This three-day celebration of writing, reading, workshops, authors, musicians and open-air concerts attracts artists from across East Africa, and visitors from all over the African continent and beyond.

.. ance ance on on the the beach beach -- The The northern northern beach beach towns towns of of Kendwa Kendwa and and Nungwi Nungwi offer offer the the biggest biggest party party scenes, scenes, with with plenty plenty of of bars bars along along the the beach beach so so you you can can dance dance the the night night away away under under the the stars. stars. Keep Keep an an eye eye out out for for the the Full Full Moon Moon Party, Party, held held in in Kendwa Kendwa on on Saturdays Saturdays just just before before or or after after aa full full moon, moon, which which attracts attracts aa large large gathering gathering of of tourists tourists and and locals locals looking looking to to have have aa good good time. time.

.. aa per per yourself yourself -Indulge Indulge yourself yourself in in aa luxurious luxurious treatment treatment at at one one of of Zanzibar’s Zanzibar’s many many spas. spas. Lemon Lemon Spa Spa is is popular popular with with tourists tourists and and has has several several locations locations across across the the island island offering offering facials, facials, manicures manicures && pedicures, pedicures, and and massages. massages. Mrembo Mrembo Spa Spa in in Stone Stone Town Town also also has has aa good good reputation reputation and and is is known known for for incorporating incorporating local local plants plants and and herbs herbs into into treatments. treatments.

.. ine ine at at orodhani orodhani ardens ardens -- Ranging Ranging from from crab crab claws, claws, lobster, lobster, and and calamari calamari steaks steaks to to various various types types of of pizza, pizza, sambusas, sambusas, and and chips, chips, the the food food at at the the outdoor outdoor stalls stalls in in Forodhani Forodhani is is both both delicious delicious and and cheap. cheap. Wash Wash down down your your second second or or third third helpings helpings with with sugar sugar cane cane juice, juice, which which vendors vendors make make by by hand hand as as you you watch. watch. For For dessert, dessert, try try the the incredible incredible banana banana and and chocolate chocolate pancakes. pancakes. Then Then sip sip some some coconut coconut milk, milk, tangawizi tangawizi soda soda or or spiced spiced chai chai as as you you sit sit on on the the harbor’s harbor’s edge edge and and look look out out over over the the water. water.

.. Swi Swi snorkel snorkel scubascubadive dive surf surf or or sleep sleep -- Take Take advantage advantage of of the the Indian Indian Ocean Ocean waters waters to to cool cool off off and and experience experience Zanzibar’s Zanzibar’s marine marine life. life. The The northern northern and and eastern eastern beaches beaches are are popular popular among among travelers travelers for for all all types types of of water-related water-related activities, activities, and and both both locations locations offer offer affordable affordable overnight overnight accommodation. accommodation. Pristine Pristine coral coral reefs, reefs, home home to to dolphins dolphins and and dense dense masses masses of of various various corals, corals, are are to to be be found found at at Mnemba Mnemba Island Island on on the the northeast northeast coast. coast. For For shorter shorter day day trips trips out out of of Stone Stone Town, Town, you you can can rent rent equipment equipment and and hire hire aa dhow dhow to to take take you you to to Safari Safari Blue Blue or or Prison Prison Island. Island. The The Breezes Breezes Beach Beach Resort Resort on on the the southern southern trip trip of of the the island island also also offers offers the the opportunity opportunity to to swim swim with with dolphins dolphins through through the the Kizimkazi Kizimkazi Dolphin Dolphin Tour. Tour.

popularity popularity along along Zanzibar’s Zanzibar’s east east coast, coast, where where towns towns such such as as Paje, Paje, Jambiani, Jambiani, and and Nungwi Nungwi schools schools such such as as Haraka Haraka Kite Kite be be done done year-round, year-round, but but the the return return of of the the winds winds after after the the rainy rainy season season (December (December to to April) April) can can provide provide aa particularly particularly thrilling thrilling experience. experience. Or, Or, simply simply lie lie back back on on the the brilliantly brilliantly white white sand sand and and let let the the rhythm rhythm of of the the steady steady ocean ocean waves waves lull lull you you to to sleep. sleep.

.. ook ook your your own own Swahili Swahili food food -- An An extensive extensive his history tory of of fruit fruit and and spice spice cultivation cultivation and and centuries centuries of of cultural cultural diffusion diffusion through through trade trade and and tourism tourism have have resulted resulted in in aa unique unique Zanzibari Zanzibari cuisine. cuisine. Ask Ask around around town town for for opportunities opportunities to to take take aa Swahili Swahili cooking cooking course. course. Then Then go go buy buy ingredients ingredients in in the the massive, massive, bustling bustling openopenair air market, market, which which offers offers aa wealth wealth of of culinary culinary treasures treasures at at extremely extremely reasonable reasonable prices. prices. bananas, bananas, “elephant “elephant garlic”, garlic”, giant giant mangos, mangos, coconuts, coconuts, and and avocados, avocados, and and many many other other fruits, fruits, vegetables, vegetables, and and spices spices you’ve you’ve probably probably never never seen seen anywhere anywhere else. else. (Hint: (Hint: Also Also check check out out the the market market for for rich rich textiles, textiles, handmade handmade jewelry, jewelry, and and intricate intricate wood wood and and stone stone carvings carvings to to bring bring home home to to family family and and friends.) friends.)

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including mahogany and mangrove trees among others. Next door to Jozani, you can check out the Zanzibar development project that hosts tourists to help raise revenue for local farmers who harvest numerous species

. Switch up the view While breathtaking when seen on the ground level, Zanzibar is perhaps even more awe-inspiring when seen from above. Take a ride in a hot air

lovely tropical garden. Also of interest to some crowds is ZALA Park, which showcases the island’s reptiles, including crocodiles, turtles, and snakes. The Kiwengwa Pongwe Forest Reserve is a great place to explore original indigenous forests and deep caves.

tours, during which you will spend about two hours on a plantation learning how various spices and fruits are grown. Bonuses: a) You get to sample everything. b) Your guide will amaze you by scampering all the way up to the top of a coconut tree and back. c) You will leave with a crown or a ring or a purse made out of leaves by which to remember the experience.

while – you might spot dhows sailing into the harbor or pods of dolphins arcing through the waves.

. Explore Zanzibar’s wildlife - Visit JozaniChwaka Bay National Park, which is home to the nearly extinct, endemic Red Colobus Monkey. The monkeys keep visitors entertained for hours with their striking resemblance to humans – they laugh, show off, and sometimes even pose for pictures. Forest tours are available in Jozani Park with knowledgeable guides who can describe the array of plants and animals that inhabit the various types of vegetation,

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. Take a spice tour. - A key point along the Arab-Indian trading route for centuries, Zanzibar is synonymous with spice production to this day. Most famously, saffron, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg are harvested in abundance on the island. Plenty of agents and companies offer spice

. Travel through history in Stone Town - The former Capital of the Omani Empire, Stone Town was the base from which the earliest trading caravans weaved their way to the Congo in search of ivory and slaves. It was also the place where explorers like Livingstone and Stanley planned their journeys, which later led to the colonization of East Africa. Recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town has a wealth of historical and beautiful buildings that visitors can spend days exploring. The city’s sites exhibit a blend of Middle Eastern, Indian, and African traditions and architectures. Arrange a walking tour with a local guide who can lead you through the winding alleyways to the House of Wonders, the Arab Fort, the Slave Market, and Africa House.

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SPOTLIGHT TRAVELEXPO ARUSHA 2021 Promoting Tanzania Domestic and International Tourism I was very happy with the attendance by the travel trade in Arusha, we had 110 agents and tour operators visiting Spotlight from Dar, Arusha, Moshi and even 5 from Nairobi. The trade really enjoyed the live face to face networking interaction and the exhibitors found the expo very productive indeed” - Commented by Spotlight organiser Derek Houston

potlight TravelExpo Arusha was a live face-to-face success Expo targeting Arusha- & Moshi-based Travel Agents & Tour Operators selling inter-regional travel. The Expo was held on 03 February 2021 at Gran Melia. It was an all-day event split into two sessions to accommodate the large number of trade from Arusha and Moshi who attended. More than 25 exhibitors from mainland Tanzania, Zanzibar and other East African countries participated in the show. The Spotlight TravelExpo Arusha is held at the beginning of each year to give a platform for Hotels, Resorts and Lodges from East African Countries to meet with Arusha & Moshi based regional Tour operators and Travel agents to contract 2021 rates and update them on new developments. The “Spotlight TravelExpo” was the perfect event to connect yourself with other Key-Players of the most affected travel industry. The “Spotlight TravelExpo” is going to be an annual tourism event to connect Tanzania Tourism Stakeholders and Tourism Government Authorities. Spotlight Travel Expo is organised by Houston Travel Marketing Services in co-operation with Kilifair Promotion Co. Ltd the organisers of Karibu-Kilifair and supported by ATTA and TASOTA

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Natural Beauty Tips for Women Over 50 Keep your skin glowing through the years By Beatrice Maro A few fine lines, a hint of gray. The normal changes of aging are inevitable. But with skin rejuvenation products, nonsurgical facial treatments, and hair care products, it’s easy for women over 50 to enhance their natural beauty.

What Happens to Skin and Hair as We Age

The effects of sun exposure, smoking, diet, and heredity become evident on our skin as we get older. Stress, gravity, and obesity also affect how well skin looks. And as we age, our skin doesn’t produce new cells as quickly as it used to. Skin gradually becomes less elastic and prone to dryness. Something similar happens to cells that give our hair its color, too. Hair pigment cells become less efficient at renewing themselves, which makes hair gray.

8 Natural Beauty Tips for Your Skin

A few simple steps are all you need to care for your skin as you get older. These natural beauty tips can get you started. * If you smoke, stop. Research shows that smoking prematurely ages your skin. * Just say no to sunbathing and tanning salons. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the strongest. If you must be outside, wear a protective hat, long-sleeved shirt, and sunglasses. Freckles, age spots, and blotchy complexions are linked to sun exposure. * Wear sunscreen religiously. Use products with SPF 15 or higher, and both UVB and UVA protection. Damage to the skin from excess or unprotected sun exposure is

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known as “photoaging.” These changes can include fine wrinkles and an uneven skin tone. * Check skin often for skin cancer. If there are changes that worry you, call your doctor right away. Older, fairskinned people are high risk, and must have a yearly check. * Soothe dry skin. Use a humidifier. Use moisturizing soaps and lotions. See your doctor if you still have problems. * Eat right and hydrate. Good nutrition helps the body repair skin. Drinking lots of water helps hydrate skin from the inside out. * Try anti-aging products. For women over 50, over-the-counter creams and lotions may enhance natural beauty by rejuvenating your skin. Pentapeptides (a chemical compound in many new products) may help prompt skin cells to produce more collagen, which is the support structure that gives skin a firmer look. Prescription treatments and retinoid creams are also options. * Know about skin treatments. Botox injections can ease wrinkles in the upper third of the face. Chemical peels are effective in removing fine lines and smoothing skin,

especially around the eyes and mouth. Wrinkle fillers can plump up your skin and erase lines. Microdermabrasion erases ultrafine lines, rejuvenates your complexion, and improves skin tone and color. Laser resurfacing is another technique; it allows doctors to improve sun-damaged skin, scars, and other facial problems.

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WINDS UP WITH A BANG 3000 gather to celebrate music unlocked

undreds of music lovers of various ages and nationalities line up at the venue entrance eager to experience African live music at its best. For the first time, the festival organisers were faced with last-minute cancellations from many foreign artists, including Yugen Blakrok (South Africa), Milton Gulli 42

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(Mozambique), Dawda Jobarteh (the Gambia), Dogo Fara (Reunion) and Sika Kokoo (Ghana). While some of these acts were unable to travel due to COVID-19 restrictions on international travel, others could not secure travel grants. Some highlights were Vitali Maembe, Msafiri Zawose

, TaraJazz and Stone Town Rockers. These artists are recognised as the leading figures across various genres in the country. Maembe was exhilarated to be in the lineup, considering that he had been applying to play at Sauti za Busara for more than a decade but never made it through. “I also applied last year, but

The 18th edition of ast Africa s favourite festival Sauti a usara came to a hilarious climax on Saturday night a er two days of performances that brought life to the ld Fort and the Stone Town neighborhood. t brought together artists from South Africa, Algeria, ganda and Tan ania for a wee end of eclectic performances under the theme, Alive & ic in.

my application was rejected,” he said. “It was a huge relief when I received a last-minute call to play at the festival. There was no way I was going to turn it down. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” There were brilliant performances from emerging artists such as Tofa Boy, Siti Muharam and Richie Lumambo,

Festival director usuf ahmoud said there had been times of uncertainty. There were many times over the past year when I feared whether it would be possible for the 1 edition to go ahead, he said. We chose the theme Alive & ic in in solidarity with Tan anians, to o er hope and solutions, showing that even in the context of a global pandemic we have to adapt and nd new ways to survive and stay alive. t was a heavy responsibility and am than ful to the many Tan anians and partners who stood with us 100% all the way" MARCH 2021 I Dar Life

who, despite being in their early music careers, gave a rousing performance. Singer Dulla Makabila was the closing act. His performance was like a shot of adrenaline. He left the audience on a genuinely explosive high proving that singeli music is a crowd favourite. For musicians like Sandra Nankoma (Uganda) and Djam (Algeria), it was their first time on a big stage almost a year since the

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COVID-19 outbreak. The more than 3 000 foreigners in attendance applauded the organisers’ efforts in maintaining the ministry’s guidelines, emphasising that the event brought renewed hope for artists and businesses.

a carnival parade, and Swahili Encounters – a collaborative project between local and foreign artists. These events were cancelled due to a shortage of funding, as most partners could not offer support after a year of little or no business activities.

Over the years, the festival has been accustomed to hosting fringe activities alongside the main event, such as the Movers and Shakers networking session,

When the festivalgoers were leaving the Old Fort, they were already looking forward to the next edition, set to take place over Valentine’s Day weekend next year.

All Picture Courtesy of Sauti Za Busara

THIS EDITION PROGRAMMED A REDUCED NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES FROM 40 TO 14 ACTS SPREAD OVER TWO DAYS INSTEAD OF THE USUAL FOUR. A LARGE PORTION OF THE LINE-UP CONSISTED OF TANZANIAN MUSICIANS.”

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Coming Soon - Your Affordable Brand New Vehicle

here’s no denying that SUVs are taking the motoring world by storm and these days many buyers simply can’t resist the attraction of a vehicle that towers above traffic, although their rugged looks and family-friendly practicality are no doubt also attracting buyers to the high-riding realm. Trouble is, most SUVs are quite expensive and even many of the compact ones are breaching the USD $30,000 - mark, while some of the higher-spec examples are even + USD $50,000 mark. But thankfully for those

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seeking an SUV on a budget, there are plenty of new offerings coming to Tanzania, and the first of these to arrive is the Suzuki Vitara Brezza, which starts at just USD $ 24,500 - and that’s with a fair amount of equipment. All Brezza variants are powered by Suzuki’s familiar 1.5-litre petrol engine, code-named K15B and also found in the Jimny and Ertiga. The Suzuki Brezza produces 77kW at 6000rpm and 138 Nm from 4400 revs only available in front-wheel drive format. For our market Tanzania the model we have launched is a Suzuki Brezza

This new model is manufactured from Maruti Suzuki in India and while it shares its 2500mm wheelbase with the regular Vitara, it’s a good 180mm shorter and 15mm wider, and with a ground clearance of 198mm, it’s also 13mm higher off the ground. GLX with a four-speed automatic gearbox. We expect the Suzuki Vitara Brezza to hit the Tanzania Ground mid-March and we will definitely keep one unit on Demo for those enthusiasts who would also like to test drive the impressive SUV with its

The Boot can take up to 328 litres worth of luggage. The legroom is decent as well. The Suzuki Brezza we believe is going to do well on the market since it has a good balance between size and price. `The GLX also has cruise control to the standard features mix, along with keyless entry and push-

For Tanzania, the available model variant is the GLX specification, with standard features such as automatic climate control, SLDA touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and CarPlay connectivity, reverse camera, multi-function steering wheel and electric fold-in mirrors. Safety kit includes driver and passenger airbags, ISOFIX mountings and ABS brakes, but sadly there is no mention of any kind of stability control. button start, auto-dimming rear view mirror, cooled glovebox, auto windscreen wipers and a leather-covered steering wheel. Alloy wheels and available colours are

the Sizzling Red and Torque Blue exterior colours with a Midnight Black roof, or the Granite Grey option with an Autumn Orange roof. As for aftersales, both models are sold with a oneyear/100 000km warranty and service packages are available at an additional cost. SUZUKI BREZZA · G 2WD AUTOMATIC · TRLXANSMISSION · USD $ 24,500 · DUTY, VAT & REGISTRATION

CFAO MOTORS Showroom on Pugu Road for the New Suzuki Vitara Brezza Toll Free: 0800 750 066 www.suzuki-tanzania.com

For more information, please contact or visit us at the

overall driveability The driving controls operate smoothly and the ride is comfortable. With just 77kW, it happily keeps up with fast-paced urban traffic. As for consumption, Suzuki claims a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.2 litres per 100km. So, 1 Litre of Petrol Fuel the Suzuki Brezza gives you 16 kms mileage.

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hen the colors mix on a fabric to form bold, vibrant designs, you get a stunning African print. Tanzanian designers are not letting that opportunity pass by, they use all their imagination to create masterpieces. They are claiming the fashion industry stage from the Swahili Fashion Week in Dar es Salaam to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in South Africa. Tanzanian designers are pushing the boundaries with a simple “Kitenge” leaving masterpieces in their wake. Every month Dar Life dedicates this section to young emerging and wellknown designers who want to create brands and use the fashion platform as a stepping stone towards achieving their dream. This month we met Innocentia Bansri Majethia whose ideas in designing clothes and accessories are amazing, you must watch out! ‘Striking while the iron is hot’ is a trait that has kept her in a good stead. Pursuing her degree in Fashion from NIFT, INIFD and Central Saint Martins, London; Bansri Majethia started her career as a stylist which led her to Balaji Telefilms as a designer at EK by Keta Kapoor. She went on to set up her own label Bansri M with the wholesome experience. Known for her draping techniques, Bansri M crafts Festive prét and Bridal couture characterized by soft, gentle layering and intricate floral detailing with ultra-feminine colors to match your chic personality. Bansri M has grown exponentially year on year along with a series of awards from Best Stylized collection at Tassel Designers Award to top 22 Gen next designers at Lakmé Fashion Week S/S ‘15. She strongly believes in the words of iuccia Prada, ou have to balance creativity with an understanding of what happens around you and the reality is that selling is the only way to prove that what you are doing makes sense to People

Stri ing while the iron is hot is a trait that has kept her in a good stead. Pursuing her degree in Fashion from FT, F and Central Saint artins, London ansri a ethia started her career as a stylist which led her to ala i Tele lms as a designer at by eta apoor. She went on to set up her own label ansri with the wholesome experience." 48

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Credit To: Fashion Association of Tanzania and Swahili fashion week

Picture Courtesy of Simon Deiner

Today, Bansri Majethia is truly a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry because her Goal is to make her brand not a trending brand but a brand that will last for generations to come. Her designs are mostly based on the aesthetics of simplicity with a touch of class and elegance.

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TANZANIAN WILD CAMPS

The collection of lodges and camps are advantageously located in Tanzania’s most sought after National Parks and Game Reserves. Each of our accommodation options is tastefully designed to give you utmost comfort for an unforgettable and authentic Safari experience complemented by our professional and friendly hospitality team.

HIGHVIEW COFFEE LODGE

NGORONGORO SAFARI LODGE

Located in the south of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, approx 50km south-west of karatu Town. The Lodge is composed of 10 comfortable luxury tents to accommodate 2guest each, as well as large dining and reception area.

Located at a high elevation above the town of Karatu. The lodge has 8 cottages with a spectacular view over the surrounding hills and the local agricultural country-side. Highview Coffee Lodge is modern, comfortable and offers many contemporary amenities, such as a large indoor & outdoor garden, restaurant with the local and continental cuisine, 12 cottages rooms, a lounge with bar, fireplace, entertainment and internet gift shop, spa, massages and a modern swimming pool.

SERENGETI SAFARI LODGE

Located in the heart of the famous Serengeti National Park, the Seronera Tana Spring Area. It features 15 spacious self-contained tents, each equipped with private showers and toilets. The Serengeti Safari. is modern, Luxury and offers many contemporary amenities, such as a restaurant with the local and continental cuisine, a lounge with bar, fireplace, entertainment and internet, gift shop, spa, massages and a modern swimming pool.

SP C AL FF R: ● TSH 100,000 Per Person ● Couples ● Executive Lodge/Camp ● Full Board ● Kid Stay Free ● No Park Fees

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THE RETREAT AT NGORONGORO

A meticulously themed lodge set within 30 acres of land with clear emphasis on nature and bird life in the area. Overlooking the Ngorongoro forest, The Retreat at Ngorongoro is an ideal location for those wishing to visit Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater or Lake Eyasi. It is also a superb destination for those wishing to simply relax and enjoy nature. With only twenty-seven (27) cottages, The Retreat at Ngorongoro offers visitors space and tranquility with its meticulously landscaped gardens and themed public spaces. We welcome you to experience the best of both worlds - luxury and wilderness all in one. SP C AL FF R ● $95 Per Person ● Double-Triple Luxury Cottage ● Full Board ● kids Stay free (Below 7 Yrs) ● Complimentary Activities (Jogging trail |Kids play ground |Biking |Walking safaris | Orchard |Individual cottages with fire place| viewing deck | Garden walks |Tree planting ● All Taxes Included ● Safari Day Trip Available (Manyara |Ngorongoro) Call: +255 787 244 287 or email: res@theretreatatngorongoro.com

ORIGINAL MAASAI LODGE

Stay in one of the 16 bungalows, all in unique traditional style. Experience Maasai traditions and rituals. This land between Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro, 1,5 hours from KIA airport, is the home of the Maasai and they share it with you. Every day you can experience the sunrise behind Kilimanjaro on the terrace, in the midst of the African nature. International and traditional Swahili dishes are refined with home-grown herbs and served in the restaurant. Free activities such as spear throwing, dances, nature walks or campfire conversations allow you to interact with the Maasai. To relax, there is a rest area, a massage room as well as a pool and sauna. To enjoy Tanzania up close in the midst of the Maasai, and the endless expanse of the African steppe all around offer a unique experience.

SP C AL FF R ● $85 Per Person ● Full Board ● Maasai life Tour ● Relax At The Pool With Sauna And Massage ● Free Consultation with Natural Healing Doctor ● Dance with the Maasai on the Foot of Kilimanjaro ● Experience A Nostalgic Half Day Open Roof Landrover Game Drive Call +255 759 970 245 or email: info@africaaminilife.com

THE AFRICAN TULIP HOTEL

An elegant and charming Luxury Boutique Hotel located along Serengeti Road right in the heart of Arusha. A warm and friendly welcome awaits guests who want to experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality. The hotel has been designed with safari travelers, business persons, families, honeymooners, elite and leisure travelers in mind. It has amenities of convenience whilst offering a high standard of luxury. The hotel has 29 guest rooms, 7 of which are suites. The rooms are individually and stylishly decorated using warm African tones. A lot of African material and local art has been used reflecting the common thread that runs throughout the hotel which is one of consistence and quality. SPECIAL OFFER: ● Tsh 230,000 Per Night ● Couples ● Bed & Breakfast ● Kid Stay Free Call: +255 652 280 116 or email: info@theafricantulip.com

MELIA ZANZIBAR

Luxury all-inclusive beach resort on the northeast coast of the exotic island of Zanzibar. Built on a 40-acre estate with a beautiful beach of pearlescent white sand lapped by warm ocean waters, 300 meters long, situated at the very end of the property to procure the perfect combination with nature. Its six restaurants and five bars serve local and international specialties prepared with a passion for amazing dining & cocktail experiences. Meliá Zanzibar also offers exclusive villas with private gardens and infinity pools, for exceptional stays. The resort is ringed by a natural coral reef, making bathing a relaxing and safe experience. SP C AL FF R ● STANDARD ROOM: $238 Per Night | Couples | Bed & Breakfast | $346: All – Inclusive ● THE LEVEL ROOMS $568 per Night | Couples | Bed & Breakfast $676: All – Inclusive Call +255 682 699 558 or email: reservations.melia.zanzibar@melia.com

SEA CLIFF HOTEL

A Five-star hotel set on a cliff overlooking the Indian ocean, offering world class hospitality for both business and leisure travelers, Spacious rooms, meeting facilities, luxury casino, cigar lounge and large pool adds to the comfort. The adjacent Sea Cliff Village shopping centre ensures that you are always entertained. Sea Cliff Hotel lies on the tip of the Msasani Peninsula, perched on picturesque cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean, just 5km from Dar es Salaam city centre and 21km from Julius Nyerere International Airport. SP C AL FF R ● $165 Per Single Occupancy ● 50% Off on Double Supplement Couple ● 20% OFF from Platinum Spa • 10% OFF from Karambezi Café ● 10% Off from Alcove Restaurant Call +255 764 700 600 or email: reservations@hotelseacliff.com

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WHITE SANDS RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE It is situated on an idyllic private beach, just 25km North of Dar es Salaam and Julius Nyerere International Airport. Dar es Salaam means ‘Haven of peace’ and it is no surprise that guests start to relax and feel at peace as soon as they enter the reception of the White Sands Resort and Conference Centre. The resort is located at Mbezi Beach, one of the long white sandy beaches that make Tanzania the place to go to for beach lovers. The decor contributes to the feeling of being in paradise. SP C AL FF R ● ACCOMODATION: USD 120 Per Night |Couples | Bed & Breakfast ● FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES: Easter Egg Hunt | Jumping Castle | Face Painting | Art & Craft | Sand Castle Building |Beach Volleyball | Prize Raffles ● EASTER BUFFET: Tsh 60,000 Call 0758 818 696/7 or email: info@hotelwhitesands.com

SAADANI SAFARI LODGE

The lodge is set right on the beach, and has a private waterhole. The lodge has an infinity swimming pool which overlooks the ocean and is easily accessible from all suites. Enjoy the relaxing sitting area overlooking the ocean, library and thatched restaurant located on the beach. All our suites open directly on to sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean and feature en-suite facilities, a lockable pirate box, overhead fan and mosquito netting. There are five Maridadi suites and nine Banda suites. Unique location makes Saadani Safari Lodge an ideal place for guests looking for a safari experience combined with a relaxing beach trip. SPECIAL OFFER: ● $180 Per Night ● Classic Banda Suite ● Full Board ● Game Drive ● River Safari ● All Taxes & Levies inclusive Call: +255 777 432 629 or email: reservation@saadanisafarilodges.com

BLUEBAY BEACH RESORT & SPA

A luxury beachfront resort with traditional Swahili charm, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is situated on the finest white, sandy beach on the east coast of the island of Zanzibar. Set in 30-acres of tropical gardens with over 1,000 palm trees, the resort is one of Zanzibar’s most prestigious properties offering the ultimate in beach comfort: excellent accommodation; fine wining and dining; a host of sports and leisure facilities; the famous Oasis Spa; and our award- winning service. Free WiFi is also available throughout the Resort.

SP C AL FF R ● $95 Per Person Sharing Per Night ● Garden Room ● All-inclusive ● Kid Stay Free (Below 5yrs) ● Free Airport Transfer

Call +255 24 224 0240 or email: reservations@bluebayzanzibar.com

GOLDEN TULIP STONE-TOWN BOUTIQUE

The hotel is situated at just a 5-minute walk from the House of Wonders- Beit Al Ajaib. It features a rooftop restaurant with 360 degrees of panoramic views of the ocean and city. It is the perfect base for a holiday or business trip. The hotel offers 33 Rooms equipped with all the international standards, 3 conference halls and two in-house restaurants: a rooftop restaurant and a Pizzeria. The rooftop restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day and offers a variety of Zanzibari and international cuisine.

SP C AL FF R ● ACCOMODATION: USD 260 |2 Nights | Bed & Breakfast | 2 Pax + 1 Child Under 5 Years Sharing ● SAFARI BLUE: (Full Day + Lunch & Snacks) For 2 Adults & 1 Child Stay Free (Under 5 Years) Call +255 773 303 703 or email: info@goldentulipzanzibarboutique.com

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UTENGULE COFFEE LODGE

Offers guests an oasis of calm on the slopes of the mighty Mbeya range in Southern Tanzania, with spectacular views across the East African Rift Valley. In terraced gardens on an estate famous for its gourmet coffee, 'The Lodge on the Coffee Estate' has 16 rooms with en-suite facilities, the most luxurious have open glass frontages and large balconies overlooking the pool and the Rift Valley beyond. Whether you visit Utengule for pleasure or business, we offer various facilities to our guests. Spend time enjoying our coffee and diverse cuisines from the veranda of our Arabica Restaurant and Bar while enjoying the sunset over the Rift Valley. For the active guest, we have tennis and squash courts or take a stroll through nature to the Coffee Farm and enjoy a personal Coffee Tour. SP C AL FF R ● $90 Per Person Sharing Per Night ●full board ● Airport Transfers ● Espresso Martini on Arrival ● Kid Stay Free (Below 7yrs) ●Tours Available Upon request Call +255 24 224 0240 or email: reservations@bluebayzanzibar.com

LAZY LAGOON ISLAND LODGE

Features 12 en suite beach bandas with twin or double beds, and an upstairs ‘loft’ with two twin beds, ideal for older children. Each spacious banda has both an upstairs balcony and a porch with unimpeded sea views and access straight on to the beach. The island is protected by coral, maintaining its pristine beaches and abundant aquatic life. One side of the island is comprised of white sandy beach, with the opposite side comprised of sandstone/coral. The main dining and living area are spacious and airy, with high ceilings and cool wooden floors; the perfect escape from the midday sun. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here, with each table enjoying sea views. When on Lazy Lagoon Island, you are truly secluded, allowing you to fully relax and unwind from the busy world.

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ONOMO DAR ES SALAAM

Centrally located in the heart of the central business district of the financial hub of Tanzania, a tier of the ONOMO brand, was launched for business and leisure travellers looking for an upper midscale full service hotel, offering modern, practical and ergonomically designed accommodation. Guests at Onomo are able to enjoy signature features including stylish guest rooms, innovative bathroom pods featuring walk-in showers, and The Hub Restaurant & Bar – an area in which you can eat, drink, get entertained or simply relax.

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● Easter Sunday Brunch: Tsh 40,000 per person ● Live Music ● Kids Play Area ● Kids under 5 years FREE

+255 22 234 34 34 or email: events.daressalaam@onomohotel.com

HOTEL SOUTH BEACH RESORT

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, located in the Kigamboni area, known as South Beach to its residents, overlooks a pristine ribbon of powdery sand and aquamarine waters. Thirty-six (36) panoramic view rooms and a great ocean breeze are hallmark features of South Beach Resort, where warm furnishings lull you into total relaxation. The Resort features the only sizable swimming pool with rain dance, and the only Jacuzzi in the south beach to relax under the sun. The beach front is also an ideal location for beach parties, which can be all night affairs. All that, with the awesome views at sunrise, culminates into making your stay a memorable one. SP C AL FF R ● ACCOMODATION: $70 Per Night | Sea View Room | Couples |Bed & Breakfast | Live Dj Music ● KIDS FUN ACTIVITIES: Acrobats | Face Painting |Clowns | Cartoons Call +255 684 111 861 or email: info@southbeachresort-tz.com

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MUFINDI HIGHLAND LODGE

Nestled in the cool hills of the Southern Highlands, surrounded by pristine ancient forests and rolling tea plantations, Mufindi is the perfect break from the dust and heat of a safari. The lodge consists of 10 cosy wooden chalets with either twin or double beds. The main lodge has an inviting sitting room, with sofas and a small library surrounding a big open fire. Beyond this is the dining room, which has 180-degree views onto the valley below. The whole lodge has a quaint and homely atmosphere that quickly seduces. Upstairs is wooden clad, rather like an alpine chalet, with another living room with open fire, as well as separate sitting areas, a tv room and billiards table. Out the front is a long veranda from which you can watch the sun set over the lakes.

SP C AL FF R ● From $100 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Children Half Price When Sharing With 2 Adults. Whatsapp +44 7519 630 007 or email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info

RUAHA RIVER LODGE

Located in Ruaha National Park along the banks of the Great Ruaha River, Ruaha River Lodge offers guests the opportunity to have their own riverside cottage designed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings. The 24 individual stone and thatch rooms situated along the Ruaha River have minimal impact on the environment and allow guests to view wildlife directly from their verandas. The lodge’s dining and bar areas also overlook the Great Ruaha River, which means that you don't need to interrupt your game viewing while you eat and drink.nTogether with their team of guides, they will ensure that you enjoy your stay at the Ruaha River Lodge.

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● From $235 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Lunch Box ● Full Day Game Drive ● Children Half Price When Sharing With 2 Adults. Whatsapp +44 7519 630 007or email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info

VUMA HILLS TENTED CAMP

Nestled in the forests of the Vuma Mountains that overlook the Mkata Plains of the Mikumi below, Vuma is a cool retreat from the heat of a day's game drive. The sixteen tents are comfortably furnished, so sleeping under canvas at Vuma is a far cry from the discomfort usually associated with camps. Complete with shaded wooden veranda at the front and en suite bathroom facilities at the back there is not much more to be asked for. Under the same thatch, the dining area enjoys widespread views through the lush trees, and overlooking the swimming pool. SPECIAL OFFER: ● From $225 Per Person Per Night ● Full Board ● Lunch Box ● Full Day Game Drive ● Children Half Price When Sharing With 2 Adults. Whatsapp: +44 7519 630 007or email: fox@tanzaniasafaris.info

MELIA SERENGETI LODGE

located in the heart of Serengeti National Park, overlooking the River Mbalageti valley, which is 36km (50 minutes) from Seronera airport, and 335km from Arusha and access to Kenya and Lake Victoria. The resort is safe and perfectly integrated with all the services and facilities of a luxury hotel. It has elegant rooms and suites inspired by local Maasai traditions, with colonial details and terraces that offer breath-taking views. It also has magnificent facilities made from sustainable architectural materials, offering pool, gym, spa, Kids & Co and meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology.

SP C AL FF R ● SERENGETI FLYING PACKAGE: $899 Per Person | 2 Nights - 3 Days ● Serengeti ● Melia Serengeti Lodge ●Full Board ● Game Drive ● Lunchbox ● Inclusive of Flights (Auric Air) ● Pick up & Drop Off ● All Taxes & Levies inclusive Call + 255 744 526 305 or email: reservations.melia.serengeti@melia.com

PONGWE BEACH HOTEL

Situated on a picture-perfect beach with white powdery sands, turquoise waters and shady palm trees – the perfect holiday destination and often described as the best beach in Zanzibar! With only 20 rooms, the plan since opening over 20 years ago was always to be a small and intimate Zanzibar beach hotel; which coupled with an amazing location allows a true getaway experience perfect for those seeking relaxation or looking for a romantic break. We recommend staying in one of the spacious Sea View Suites which offer a private pool and sea views and having a beach dinner at least one night of your stay.

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ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŝƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǆŝŵĂƚĞůǇ Ϯϳ͕ϬϬϬ ƐƋƵĂƌĞ ŬŝůŽŵĞƚƌĞƐ͘ /ƚ ĐŽǀĞƌƐ ϭϰ͕ϳϲϯ Ŭŵϸ ;ϱ͕ϳϬϬ ƐƋƵĂƌĞ ŵŝůĞƐͿ ŽĨ ŐƌĂƐƐůĂŶĚ ƉůĂŝŶƐ ĂŶĚ savanna as well as riverine forest and woodlands. The park lies in the north ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇ͕ ďŽƌĚĞƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌƚŚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ ĂŶĚ <ĞŶǇĂŶ ďŽƌĚĞƌ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ŝƚ ŝƐ ĐŽŶƟŶƵŽƵƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ DĂĂƐĂŝ DĂƌĂ EĂƟŽŶĂů ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ͘ To the south-east of the park is EŐŽƌŽŶŐŽƌŽ ŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ ƌĞĂ͕ ƚŽ the south-west lies Maswa Game ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ͕ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁĞƐƚĞƌŶ ďŽƌĚĞƌƐ ĂƌĞ /ŬŽƌŽŶŐŽ ĂŶĚ 'ƌƵŵĞƟ 'ĂŵĞ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĮŶĂůůǇ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌƚŚĞĂƐƚ lies Loliondo Game Control Area. dŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ ŝƐ absolutely huge. If you are intent ŽŶ ǀŝĞǁŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ 'ƌĞĂƚ DŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ͕ then where you stay is as much

ĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƟŵĞ ŽĨ ǇĞĂƌ ǇŽƵ are travelling as it is the style of camp or hotel you are looking for. Get the ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ǁƌŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚŝƐ ƉĂƌŬ ŝƐ ƐŽ ďŝŐ that you will not see the herds. dŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŝƐ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ͕ ďƌŽĂĚůǇ ĚŝǀŝĚĞĚ ŝŶƚŽ ĨŽƵƌ ĚŝƐƟŶĐƚ ĂƌĞĂƐ͗ ƚŚĞ ĐĞŶƚƌĂů ^ĞƌŽŶĞƌĂ sĂůůĞǇ͕ ƚŚĞ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ ŽƌƌŝĚŽƌ͕ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ >ŽďŽ ĂŶĚ <ŽŐĂƚĞŶĚĞ ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĮŶĂůůǇ ƚŚĞ ^ŽƵƚŚĞƌŶ WůĂŝŶƐ͘ x e enter eroner e In ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƉĂƌŬ͕ Seronera is a network of river valleys that ensure year-round water supplies and keep the region incredibly rich in wildlife throughout the year. Seronera has all the best features of the ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ĂŶĚ ĂůƐŽ͕ ƐĂĚůǇ͕ ŝƚƐ ǁŽƌƐƚ͘ ^ĐĞŶŝĐĂůůǇ͕ ŝƚ͛Ɛ Ă ůŽǀĞůǇ ĂƌĞĂ

Park ʹ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƉĞŶ ƉůĂŝŶƐ͕ ŽĐĐĂƐŝŽŶĂů kopjes and lines of hills to add interest. The resident game ŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ƉŚĞŶŽŵĞŶĂů͕ ǁŝƚŚ ŚŝŐŚ ĚĞŶƐŝƟĞƐ ŽĨ ƌĞůĂǆĞĚ ůĞŽƉĂƌĚƐ͕ cheetah and lion. These live Žī ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ ŚĞƌďŝǀŽƌĞƐ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŶŐ ŐĂŵĞ͘ dŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ƉĂƐƐĞƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ƉƌŝůͬDĂǇ͕ ďƵƚ ^ĞƌŽŶĞƌĂ ŝƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ reach of both the Southern WůĂŝŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ ŽƌƌŝĚŽƌ ʹ ƐŽ ĨƌŽŵ ĂďŽƵƚ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ƚŽ :ƵŶĞ͕ ŝƚ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƵƐĞĚ ĂƐ Ă ďĂƐĞ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ͘ x Western corridor: Stretching ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁĞƐƚ͕ ĂůŵŽƐƚ ƚŽ >ĂŬĞ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ͕ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŶĂƌƌŽǁƐ into what’s known as the Western Corridor. The key feature of this area is the two ƌŝǀĞƌƐ͕ ƚŚĞ 'ƌƵŵĞƟ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ DďĂůĂŐĞƟ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ƌƵŶ ĂůŵŽƐƚ

ƉĂƌĂůůĞů͕ ĞĂĐŚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ Ă ďĂŶĚ ŽĨ ŵŽŝƐƚ͕ ĞǀĞƌŐƌĞĞŶ ƌŝƉĂƌŝĂŶ forest. This area sustains a very good permanent game ƉŽƉƵůĂƟŽŶ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƉůĞŶƚǇ ŽĨ ǌĞďƌĂƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚ͕ Ăůů ƚŚĞ predators and forest ‘specialists’ like colobus monkeys. The ďŝƌĚŝĨĞ ŝƐ ƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌůǇ ǀĂƌŝĞĚ͘ dŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ƉĂƐƐĞƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ĂďŽƵƚ DĂǇ ĂŶĚ :ƵůǇ ʹ pausing to gather momentum before crossing the crocodileƌŝĐŚ ǁĂƚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ 'ƌƵŵĞƟ ZŝǀĞƌ͕ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ 'ƌƵŵĞƟ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ͘ x EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ: The landscape is dominated by open woodlands (predominantly ŽŵŵŝƉŚŽƌĂͿ ĂŶĚ ŚŝůůƐ͕ ƌĂŶŐŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ^ĞƌŽŶĞƌĂ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ^ŽƵƚŚ͕ ƚŽ the Mara River on the border ǁŝƚŚ <ĞŶǇĂ͘ ƉĂƌƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ migratory wildebeest and

zebra (which occur from July to ƵŐƵƐƚ͕ ĂŶĚ ŝŶ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌͿ͕ ƚŚĞ bushy savannah is the best place ƚŽ ĮŶĚ ĞůĞƉŚĂŶƚƐ͕ ŐŝƌĂīĞƐ ĂŶĚ dik dik. x ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ƉůĂŝŶƐ: dŚĞ ĞŶĚůĞƐƐ͕ almost treeless grassland of the ƐŽƵƚŚ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ĞŵďůĞŵĂƟĐ scenery of the park. This is ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞ ǁŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚ ďƌĞĞĚ͕ ĂƐ they remain in the plains from December to May. Other hoofed ĂŶŝŵĂůƐͲ ǌĞďƌĂ͕ ŐĂǌĞůůĞ͕ ŝŵƉĂůĂ͕ ŚĂƌƚĞďĞĞƐƚ͕ ƚŽƉŝ͕ ďƵīĂůŽ͕ ĂŶĚ waterbuck- also occur in huge numbers during the wet season. <ŽƉũĞƐ ĂƌĞ ŐƌĂŶŝƚĞ ĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶƐ which are very common in ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞǇ ĂƌĞ ŐƌĞĂƚ ŽďƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ ƉŽƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƉƌĞĚĂƚŽƌƐ͕ as well as a refuge for hyrax and pythons.

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^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ ŝƐ ƵŶĚŽƵďƚĞĚůǇ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚͲŬŶŽǁŶ ǁŝůĚůŝĨĞ ƐĂŶĐƚƵĂƌǇ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͕ ƵŶĞƋƵĂůůĞĚ ĨŽƌ ŝƚƐ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ďĞĂƵƚǇ ĂŶĚ ƐĐŝĞŶƟĮĐ ǀĂůƵĞ͘ tŝƚŚ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ƚǁŽ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ǁŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚƐ͕ ŚĂůĨ Ă ŵŝůůŝŽŶ dŚŽŵƐŽŶ͛Ɛ ŐĂǌĞůůĞ͕ ĂŶĚ Ă ƋƵĂƌƚĞƌ ŽĨ Ă ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ǌĞďƌĂ͕ ŝƚ ŚĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŐƌĞĂƚĞƐƚ ĐŽŶĐĞŶƚƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƉůĂŝŶƐ ŐĂŵĞ ŝŶ ĨƌŝĐĂ͘ dŚĞ ǁŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚ ĂŶĚ ǌĞďƌĂ͕ ŵŽƌĞŽǀĞƌ͕ ĨŽƌŵ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƌ ĐĂƐƚ ŽĨ Ă ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ƐƉĞĐƚĂĐƵůĂƌ ĂŶŶƵĂů ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ͘ dŽĚĂǇ͕ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ͕ ƚŚĞ EŐŽƌŽŶŐŽƌŽ ŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ ƌĞĂ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ DĂĂƐĂŝ DĂƌĂ 'ĂŵĞ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ďŽƌĚĞƌ ŝŶ <ĞŶǇĂ͕ protect the greatest and most varied ĐŽůůĞĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚĞƌƌĞƐƚƌŝĂů ǁŝůĚůŝĨĞ ŽŶ ĞĂƌƚŚ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ůĂƐƚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ŵŝŐƌĂƚŽƌǇ ƐǇƐƚĞŵƐ ƐƟůů ŝŶƚĂĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ũĞǁĞů ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐƌŽǁŶ ŽĨ dĂŶǌĂŶŝĂ͛Ɛ ƉƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚ ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ altogether make up some 14% of the ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇ͛Ɛ ůĂŶĚ ĂƌĞĂ͕ Ă ĐŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ record that few other countries can match. ,ŝƐƚŽƌǇ ŽĨ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ &Žƌ ĐĞŶƚƵƌŝĞƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ǀĂƐƚ ǁŝůĚĞƌŶĞƐƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ WůĂŝŶƐ ƌĞŵĂŝŶĞĚ virtually uninhabited but about hundred years ago the nomadic Maasai came down from the north ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐĂƩůĞ͘ dŚĞ ĮƌƐƚ ƵƌŽƉĞĂŶ to set foot in the area was the German explorer and naturalist Dr. KƐĐĂƌ ĂƵŵĂŶŶ͕ ǁŚŽ ƉĂƐƐĞĚ ďǇ ĂƐ ĂŶ ĂŐĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ 'ĞƌŵĂŶ ŶƟͲ^ůĂǀĞƌǇ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ŽŶ ŚŝƐ ǁĂǇ ƚŽ ƵƌƵŶĚŝ͘ He was followed by his compatriots who built Fort Ikoma in the north ǁŚŝĐŚ ǁĂƐ ƵƐĞĚ ĂƐ ĂŶ ĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟǀĞ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ ƵŶƟů ŝƚ ĨĞůů ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƌŝƟƐŚ ŝŶ 1917. dŚĞ ĮƌƐƚ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ŚƵŶƚĞƌƐ ĐĂŵĞ in 1913. They found the wildlife ƉůĞŶƟĨƵů͕ ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůǇ ƚŚĞ ůŝŽŶƐ͕ ďƵƚ ƐĂǁ ŶŽ ĞůĞƉŚĂŶƚƐ͘ ^ĞǀĞŶ ǇĞĂƌƐ ůĂƚĞƌ͕

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an American arrived in a strange new ĐŽŶƚƌĂƉƟŽŶ ŬŶŽǁŶ ĂƐ Ă &ŽƌĚ ŵŽƚŽƌͲ car and news of the wonders of the ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŚĂĚ ƌĞĂĐŚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͘ ĞĐĂƵƐĞ ƚŚĞ ŚƵŶƟŶŐ ŽĨ ůŝŽŶƐ made them so scarce (they were ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ ͚ǀĞƌŵŝŶ͛Ϳ͕ ŝƚ ǁĂƐ ĚĞĐŝĚĞĚ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ƉĂƌƟĂů 'ĂŵĞ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝŶ the area in 1921 and a full one in 1929. With the growing awareness ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ͕ ŝƚ was expanded and upgraded to a EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ ŝŶ ϭϵϱϭ͘ ŝŐŚƚ ǇĞĂƌƐ ůĂƚĞƌ ƚŚĞ EŐŽƌŽŶŐŽƌŽ ŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ Area was established in the southeast as a separate unit. In the open grass plains during the rainy months from November to May hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and Burchell’s zebra ĐŽŶŐƌĞŐĂƚĞ͘ dŚĞ ĂƌĞĂ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƌƟŶŐ point for one of the great wonders ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͗ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ĂŶŶƵĂů ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ͘ dŽǁĂƌĚƐ ƚŚĞ ĞŶĚ ŽĨ DĂǇ when the grass becomes dry and ĞǆŚĂƵƐƚĞĚ͕ ƚŚĞ ǁŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚ ƐƚĂƌƚ ƚŽ mass in huge armies. All is far from ƉĞĂĐĞĨƵů͕ ĨŽƌ ŝƚ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ƌƵƫŶŐ ƐĞĂƐŽŶ and each male tries to establish a ƐƚĂŵƉŝŶŐ ŐƌŽƵŶĚ͘ ǀĞŶƚƵĂůůǇ͕ ĂŌĞƌ ƐĞǀĞƌĂů ĚƵŵŵǇ ƌƵŶƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ begin their trek in a column several miles long to the permanent waters ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌƚŚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ WĂƌŬ͘ ŌĞƌ ŵŽǀŝŶŐ ǁĞƐƚǁĂƌĚƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ĚŝǀŝĚĞƐ ďǇ ƐŽŵĞ ƵŶĐĂŶŶǇ ŝŶƐƟŶĐƚ͕

one group turning north-east and ƚŚĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ĚƵĞ ŶŽƌƚŚ͘ KŶĐĞ ƐƚĂƌƚĞĚ͕ ůŝƩůĞ ƐƚŽƉƐ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂŵƉĞĚĞ͗ ŚƵŶĚƌĞĚƐ ŽŌĞŶ ĚƌŽǁŶ Ăƚ Ă ƟŵĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďƌŽĂĚ Mara River in the north. This mass movement has a following of ĐĂƌŶŝǀŽƌĞƐ͕ ĂůǁĂǇƐ ƌĞĂĚǇ ƚŽ ĚŝƐƉŽƐĞ of the weaklings The River crossings happen at any ƟŵĞ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚŝƐ ƟŵĞ ŽĨ ǇĞĂƌ͕ ďƵƚ ĂƌĞ ĞůƵƐŝǀĞ͕ ƌĂƉŝĚ ĂŶĚ ƵŶĨŽƌŐĞƩĂďůĞ experiences. The wildebeest are easily spooked by real or imagined ƚŚƌĞĂƚƐ͘ WĂƟĞŶƚƐ ǁĂŝƟŶŐ ŶĞĂƌ Ă ŚĞƌĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ƌŝǀĞƌ ŵĂǇ ŽŶůǇ ƉƌŽĚƵĐĞ Ă ƉƵī of dust as they turn on their heels and run away. Or maybe the herd is just not ready to cross the river and they are milling around contentedly. Ƶƚ ŝĨ ĞǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ ŝƐ ƌŝŐŚƚ ƚŚĞŶ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ƵƩĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĞǆƚƌĂŽƌĚŝŶĂƌǇ ĐŚĂŽƐ as the herds struggle to get to the ŽƚŚĞƌ ƐŝĚĞ ŽĨ Ă ŵĂũŽƌ ƌŝǀĞƌ ĮůůĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ crocodiles. ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ >ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉĞ Originally formed by volcanic ĂĐƟǀŝƚǇ͕ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƐĐƵůƉƚĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŶĐĞƌƚĞĚ ĂĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ǁŝŶĚ͕ ƌĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ sun. It now varies from open grass ƉůĂŝŶƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐŽƵƚŚ͕ ƐĂǀĂŶŶĂŚ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĐĂƩĞƌĞĚ ĂĐĂĐŝĂ ƚƌĞĞƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ͕ ŚŝůůǇ͕ ǁŽŽĚĞĚ ŐƌĂƐƐůĂŶĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌƚŚ͕ to extensive woodland and black ĐůĂǇ ƉůĂŝŶƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁĞƐƚ͘ ^ŵĂůů ƌŝǀĞƌƐ͕

ůĂŬĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐǁĂŵƉƐ ĂƌĞ ƐĐĂƩĞƌĞĚ throughout. In the south-east rise the great volcanic massifs and craters of the Ngorongoro ,ŝŐŚůĂŶĚƐ͘ ĂĐŚ ĂƌĞĂ ŚĂƐ ŝƚƐ ŽǁŶ ƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌ ĂƚŵŽƐƉŚĞƌĞ ĂŶĚ wildlife. e s i It’s not all wild animals out on there: there are the people of the ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ͗ t e s i. A striking ƉĞŽƉůĞ͕ ƚĂůů͕ ƚŚŝŶ ĂŶĚ ĐůŽƚŚĞĚ ŝŶ their inst nt reco nis e red ĐůŽĂŬƐ͕ ƚŚĞ DĂĂƐĂŝ ;ĂůƐŽ DĂƐĂŝ͕ DĂƐĂĂŝͿ ŚĂǀĞ ƌĞůŝĞĚ ƵƉŽŶ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ƚǁŽ hundred years. The Maasai are an indigenous group of seminomadic people who have lived ŝŶ ĂƐƚ ĨƌŝĐĂ ĨŽƌ ŵŝůůĞŶŶŝĂ͘ KŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůůǇ recognised African ethnic ŐƌŽƵƉƐ͕ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂů ĐƵůƚƵƌĞ revolves around ŶŽŵĂĚŝĐ ĐĂƩůĞ ŐƌĂǌŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƐƚŽƌĂůŝƐŵ͘ The Maasai rely heavily upon their herds of cows and goats for ƐƵƐƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ͕ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌŵ ŽĨ ŵŝůŬ ĂŶĚ͕ ŽĐĐĂƐŝŽŶĂůůǇ͕ ŵĞĂƚ͘ dŚĞǇ believe they were ŐŝŌĞĚ Ăůů ĐĂƩůĞ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ƌĂŝŶ ŐŽĚ͘ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŝƌĚ͛Ɛ >ŝĨĞ dŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ ŝƐ ŚŽŵĞ ƚŽ ŽǀĞƌ ϱϬϬ ĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚ species of birds including

ϯϰ ƌĂƉƚŽƌƐ͕ ϲ ǀƵůƚƵƌĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĂŐŐƌĞŐĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ŽǀĞƌ ϮϬ͕ϬϬϬ ǁĂƚĞƌ ďŝƌĚƐ͘ dŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ŽƐƚƌŝĐŚ͕ ŵĂƌĂďŽƵ ƐƚŽƌŬ͕ ůĞƐƐĞƌ ŇĂŵŝŶŐŽ͕ ĨƌŝĐĂŶ ĮƐŚ ĞĂŐůĞ͕ ƚĂǁŶǇ ĞĂŐůĞ͕ ůĞƐƐĞƌ ĨĂůĐŽŶ ;ǀƵůŶĞƌĂďůĞͿ͕ ƐĞĐƌĞƚĂƌǇ ďŝƌĚ͕ ŚĞůŵĞƚĞĚ ŐƵŝŶĞĂĨŽǁů͕ ĐƌŽǁŶĞĚ ĐƌĂŶĞ͕ ŬŽƌŝ ďƵƐƚĂƌĚ͕ ďůĂĐŬͲǁŝŶŐĞĚ ƉƌĂƟŶĐŽůĞ͕ ďůĂĐŬͲǁŝŶŐĞĚ ƉůŽǀĞƌ͕ ĂƐƉŝĂŶ ƉůŽǀĞƌ͕ ǁŚŝƚĞͲǁŝŶŐĞĚ ďůĂĐŬ ƚĞƌŶ͕ &ŝƐĐŚĞƌ͛Ɛ ůŽǀĞďŝƌĚ͕ ƉƵƌƉƵƌĂƚƵƐ͕ ƐŽƵƚŚĞƌŶ ŐƌŽƵŶĚ ŚŽƌŶďŝůů͕ ŐƌĞǇ ĐƌĞƐƚĞĚ ŚĞůŵĞƚ ƐŚƌŝŬĞ͕ <ĂƌĂŵŽũĂ ĂƉĂůŝƐ ;ǀƵůŶĞƌĂďůĞͿ͕ ƌĞĚ ƚŚƌŽĂƚĞĚ Ɵƚ ĂŶĚ ƐĞǀĞƌĂů ďŝƌĚƐ ŽĨ ƌĞƐƚƌŝĐƚĞĚ ĚŝƐƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ƌƵĨŽƵƐͲƚĂŝůĞĚ weaver. ͞ ƐƉĞĐƚĂĐůĞ ƉĂƌŬ ŐŝǀŝŶŐ ǇŽƵ ĂƐ Ă ǀŝƐŝƚŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂĚǀĞŶƚƵƌĞ͘ ůůŽǁ Ăƚ ůĞĂƐƚ ƚŚƌĞĞ ĚĂǇƐ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ǇŽƵƌ ǀŝƐŝƚ Ă ŵĞŵŽƌǇ ŽĨ Ă ůŝĨĞƟŵĞ͘͟ t re Wi d i e ri ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ Tanzania’s oldest and most ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƉĂƌŬ͕ ĂůƐŽ a world heritage site and recently proclaimed a 7th ǁŽƌůĚǁŝĚĞ ǁŽŶĚĞƌ͕ ƚŚŝƐ ůĂŶĚ ŝƐ ũƵƐƟĮĂďůǇ ĨĂŵŽƵƐ ĨŽƌ ŝƚƐ ŚƵŐĞ ĐŽŶĐĞŶƚƌĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ǁŝůĚůŝĨĞ͕ especially when some six million ŚŽŽǀĞƐ ƉŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŽƉĞŶ ƉůĂŝŶƐ͕

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DŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ dŚĞ ǁŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ͕ ůŝŬĞ Ă ĚŝƐĐĞƌŶŝďůĞ ƚŚƌĞĂĚ͕ ĞŵďƌĂĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶŶĞĐƚƐ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ͛Ɛ ĞĐŽƐǇƐƚĞŵ much as it has done for at least ƚǁŽ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ǇĞĂƌƐ͘ ǀĞƌǇ ǇĞĂƌ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŽŵĞ ƐĞĂƐŽŶĂůůǇ ĚŝĐƚĂƚĞĚ ǀĂƌŝĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ƟŵŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƐĐĂůĞ͕ ŽŶĞ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ wildebeest leave the southern ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ͛Ɛ ƐŚŽƌƚ ŐƌĂƐƐ ƉůĂŝŶƐ ŝŶ search of the grass and water they need to survive. During their annual

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'ĞƫŶŐ ƚŚĞƌĞ Ǉ WůĂŶĞ - Scheduled and private ĐŚĂƌƚĞƌ ŇŝŐŚƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨƌŽŵ ƌƵƐŚĂ͕ >ĂŬĞ DĂŶǇĂƌĂ ĂŶĚ DǁĂŶǌĂ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ƵƌŝĐ ŝƌ͕ ŽĂƐƚĂů ǀŝĂƟŽŶ͕ Flight Link and Safari Air. Ǉ ZŽĂĚ ʹ ǇŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĚƌŝǀĞ ĨƌŽŵ ƌƵƐŚĂ͕ >ĂŬĞ DĂŶǇĂƌĂ͕ dĂƌĂŶŐŝƌĞ Žƌ EŐŽƌŽŶŐŽƌŽ Crater. ĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ŝŶ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ You won’t be disappointed to have

Ă ĨĞǁ ĚĂǇƐ ĨŽƌ ƐĂĨĂƌŝ ŝŶ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ͘ dŚĞ ƉĂƌŬ ŝƐ ŝĚĞĂů ĨŽƌ Ă ĚĂǇ ƚŽƵƌ͕ ŚŽƚ Ăŝƌ ďĂůůŽŽŶ ƐĂĨĂƌŝƐ͕ ǁĂůŬŝŶŐ ƐĂĨĂƌŝ͕ ƉŝĐŶŝĐŬŝŶŐ͕ ŐĂŵĞ ĚƌŝǀĞƐ͕ ďƵƐŚ ůƵŶĐŚͬĚŝŶŶĞƌ ĐĂŶ ďĞ arranged with hotels/tour operators. DĂĂƐĂŝ ƌŽĐŬ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ musical rocks. Visit neighbouring EŐŽƌŽŶŐŽƌŽ ƌĂƚĞƌ͕ KůĚƵǀĂŝ 'ŽƌŐĞ͕ Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and Lake EĂƚƌŽŶ͛Ɛ ŇĂŵŝŶŐŽƐ͘ W en to o dŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǀĞƌǇ ĨĞǁ places in Africa of which you can say the game viewing is outstanding at ĂŶǇ ƟŵĞ ŽĨ ǇĞĂƌ͘ Ɖƌŝů ĂŶĚ DĂǇ ƐĞĞ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂǀŝĞƐƚ ƌĂŝŶƐ ďƵƚ ĞǀĞŶ ƚŚĞŶ͕ ƚŚĞ lodges are ridiculously good value ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƌŬ ŝƐ ƋƵŝĞƚ͘ tĞ ďĞůŝĞǀĞ ƚŚĞ ǀĞƌǇ ďĞƐƚ ƟŵĞ ŽĨ ǇĞĂƌ ƚŽ ďĞ ŝŶ the park is either from January to March which includes the spectacle ŽĨ ƚŚĞ 'ƌĞĂƚ DŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ĐĂůǀŝŶŐ͕ Žƌ ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞůǇ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŵŝĚĚůĞ of July all the way to the middle of November when the herds are crossing the Mara river to or from <ĞŶǇĂ͘ ĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ Whether a visitor decides to drive Žƌ ŇǇ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ Ă ŚƵŐĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͕ ƌĂŶŐŝŶŐ from large hotels to small luxury ůŽĚŐĞƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ƐĂŶũĂ ĨƌŝĐĂ͕ ƐŝůŝĂ >ŽĚŐĞƐ Θ ĂŵƉƐ͕ &ŽƵƌ ^ĞĂƐŽŶ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ >ŽĚŐĞƐ͕ DďĂůĂŐĞƟ >ŽĚŐĞ͕ ^ŽƉĂ >ŽĚŐĞ͕ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ^ĞƌĞŶĂ >ŽĚŐĞ and many more. zŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ƚŚĞ ƐĂĨĂƌŝƐ͕ ǁŝůĚůŝĨĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂƵƚǇ ŽĨ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ ďǇ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƟŶŐ ǇŽƵƌ nearest tour operator.

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pilgrimage they will travel some 2.000 miles devouring 4.000 tonnes ŽĨ ŐƌĂƐƐ Ă ĚĂǇ͘ ƋƵĂƌƚĞƌ ŽĨ Ă ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ǁŝůů ďĞ ďŽƌŶ͕ ŵĂŶǇ ǁŝůů ĚŝĞ͘ dŚĞ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂŶƚƐ͗ tŚŝƚĞ ďĞĂƌĚĞĚ Wi de eests rc e s e r s nd dŚŽŵƉƐŽŶ͛Ɛ 'ĂǌĞůůĞƐ x dŚĞ ŚŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ĞĐŽƐǇƐƚĞŵ͕ ŶŽƚ ĨŽƵŶĚ ĂŶǇǁŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͕ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ the animals thus the reason to ǀŝƐŝƚ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ ĂŶĚ DĂƐĂŝ DĂƌĂ EĂƟŽŶĂů ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ͘ x dŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ consists of White Bearded tŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚƐ͕ ƵƌĐŚĞůů͛Ɛ ĞďƌĂ and Thomson’s gazelles. x dŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ďĞŐŝŶƐ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ǁŝůĚĞďĞĞƐƚƐ͕ ŐĂǌĞůůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ǌĞďƌĂ͛Ɛ own innate biological triggers determined to search for water and greener pastures. x dŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ĂƩƌĂĐƚƐ ĚŝǀĞƌƐĞ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ ŽĨ ƉƌĞĚĂƚŽƌƐ͕ ƐŽŵĞ ďĞŝŶŐ͗ ,ǇĞŶĂƐ͕ >ŝŽŶƐ͕ >ĞŽƉĂƌĚƐ͕ ŚĞĞƚĂŚƐ͕ ƌŽĐŽĚŝůĞƐ ĂŶĚ WǇƚŚŽŶƐ ĞƚĐ͘ x Over a million wildebeests begin ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŝƌĐƵŵĂŵďƵůĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ EĂƟŽŶĂů WĂƌŬ ĂŶĚ DĂƐĂŝ DĂƌĂ EĂƟŽŶĂů ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ͘ Over half a million Burchell’s ĞďƌĂƐ ĂŶĚ dŚŽŵƉƐŽŶ͛Ɛ ŐĂǌĞůůĞƐ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ͘

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ĂƐ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϮϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ ǌĞďƌĂ ĂŶĚ ϯϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ dŚŽŵƐŽŶ͛Ɛ ŐĂǌĞůůĞ ũŽŝŶ ƚŚĞ wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. zĞƚ ĞǀĞŶ ǁŚĞŶ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƋƵŝĞƚ͕ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌĞŶŐĞƟ ŽīĞƌƐ ĂƌŐƵĂďůǇ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ƐĐŝŶƟůůĂƟŶŐ ŐĂŵĞͲ viewing in Africa: great herds of ďƵīĂůŽ͕ ƐŵĂůůĞƌ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ ŽĨ ĞůĞƉŚĂŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŐŝƌĂīĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚŽƵƐĂŶĚƐ ƵƉŽŶ ƚŚŽƵƐĂŶĚƐ ŽĨ ĞůĂŶĚƐ͕ ƚŽƉŝ͕ ŬŽŶŐŽŶŝ͕ impala and Grant’s gazelle. The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Tanzania’s greatest park. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia ƚƌĞĞƐ ůŝŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ^ĞƌŽŶĞƌĂ ZŝǀĞƌ͕ ǁŚŝůĞ a high density of cheetahs prowls the south-eastern plains. Almost ƵŶŝƋƵĞůǇ͕ Ăůů ƚŚƌĞĞ ĨƌŝĐĂŶ ũĂĐŬĂů ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ ŽĐĐƵƌ ŚĞƌĞ͕ ĂůŽŶŐƐŝĚĞ ƚŚĞ ƐƉŽƩĞĚ ŚǇĞŶĂ ĂŶĚ Ă ŚŽƐƚ ŽĨ ŵŽƌĞ ĞůƵƐŝǀĞ ƐŵĂůů ƉƌĞĚĂƚŽƌƐ͕ ƌĂŶŐŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƐĞĐƟǀŽƌŽƵƐ ĂĂƌĚǁŽůĨ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ƐĞƌǀĂů ĐĂƚ͘ dŚĞ ƉĂƌŬ ĂůƐŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ ŵĂŶǇ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĐŚĞĞƚĂŚ͕ dŚŽŵƐŽŶ͛Ɛ ĂŶĚ 'ƌĂŶƚ͛Ɛ ŐĂǌĞůůĞ͕ ƚŽƉŝ͕ ĞůĂŶĚ͕ ǁĂƚĞƌďƵĐŬ͕ ŚǇĞŶĂ͕ ďĂďŽŽŶ͕ ŝŵƉĂůĂ͕ ĨƌŝĐĂŶ ǁŝůĚ ĚŽŐ ĂŶĚ ŐŝƌĂīĞ͘ dŚĞ ƉĂƌŬ ĂůƐŽ ďŽĂƐƚƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ϱϬϬ ďŝƌĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ŽƐƚƌŝĐŚ͕ ƐĞĐƌĞƚĂƌǇ ďŝƌĚ͕ <Žƌŝ ďƵƐƚĂƌĚ͕ ĐƌŽǁŶĞĚ ĐƌĂŶĞ and marabou stork.

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COMMON CAREER MISTAKES YOU MUST AVOID 4 Mistakes You Can Dodge

2)MISSING DEADLINES

You’ve probably thought about what you should do to get ahead in your career. But as it turns out, it’s just as important to consider what you should not do, too. HERE ARE FOUR COMMON PROFESSIONAL MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM: 1) NOT ASKING FOR ENOUGH MONEY

I get it. It’s hard to speak up and ask for what you’re worth. Plenty of people lowball themselves when making compensation demands, thinking it will make them seem more competitive. However, you’re doing yourself a big disservice by not asking for enough money. If you’re underpaid, you’ll only be able to keep it up for so long before you begin to get discouraged by how much energy you’re expending and how little you’re receiving in return. 68

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As writer Douglas Adams said, “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they y by. hile this is funny and relatable, if you miss deadlines, you’re probably letting opportunities pass you by as well. Reliability is just as important as the quality of work that you do. If you’re constantly not delivering on time, then you’ll begin to get a reputation for being aky. hat’s not going to help your career advancement. To avoid this, be honest when quoting a timeline for a project. Don’t just be a yes person, especially if you don’t think you can deliver by a certain date. If you realize that you’re running late on a project, be proactive and ask for an extension before the nal hour. 3)WORKING ALL THE TIME

Many people suffer from the delusion that working more is impressive and that taking time off is a sign of weakness. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES IN THE WORKPLACE AT ONE POINT OR ANOTHER. HOWEVER, REPEATEDLY MAKING THE SAME PROFESSIONAL MISTAKES WILL DECREASE YOUR HAPPINESS ON THE JOB AND YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT MANY OF THESE MISTAKES ARE EASY TO DODGE IN THE FIRST PLACE.

If you work too much, you will eventually get burned out. Your work won’t be as effective as a worker, and you won’t have a good work-life balance. For best results, make time off a priority. 4)REPEATING MISTAKES OVER AND OVER

To a certain degree, mistakes are unavoidable and inevitable. Few people reach higher career levels without making a misstep or two (or ten). This is not necessarily a bad thing... if you’re able to learn from your mistakes. If you don’t learn from your mistakes, your professional life will be like the movie Groundhog Day, where you keep repeating the same cycle over and over. How can you break free? Learn from your mistakes.

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Don’t just blurt out a number. Do some quality research on appropriate compensation for salaries or fees within your eld before making a request. You deserve appropriate compensation!

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HOW TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR BUSINESS 4 Proven Strategies For A Long Lasting Business By Harshal Katre part of your business. When TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) restricted the bulk SMS limit, lot of SMS marketing companies suddenly went out of business. So, to future proof your business, you must create a diversi ed product portfolio.

We can’t predict the future but we can de nitely prepare our business to face unforeseen challenges. Here is a list of 4 strategies that can help you to future proof your business. 1) DON’T DEPEND ON ONE PART OF YOUR BUSINESS FOR COMPLETE SUCCESS

Most companies achieve success with just one great product. It could be for a niche market or a mass market audience. Even if its very popular and responsible for generating almost entire chunk of the total revenue, you must think about other ways to diversify your product portfolio. This strategy might contradict with the common business advise of focusing only on one area of your business. However, in order to increase your chances for survival, you must reduce your dependence on one 70

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strategies will no longer work and you might struggle to acquire new customers if your don’t adopt to new ways. 3) PREDICT THE FUTURE DEMANDS TODAY

When Henry Ford made cheap, reliable cars people said, ‘Nah, what’s wrong with a horse?’ That was a huge bet he made, and it worked. So, your customers can’t always tell you what they want, you have to anticipate it. This needs some imagination and experience with the trends of industry you work in. 4) IDENTIFY & START MANAGING RISKS

2) RETHINK YOUR PAST STRATEGIES THAT MAY FAIL TO ENGAGE NEW CUSTOMERS

I’ve read it somewhere that “What got you here, won’t take you there”. This simply means that the strategies that you used to acquire existing base of customers may not be useful to acquire new customers in future. For example, a lot of businesses depend on print advertisements to acquire customers. With the rise of social media and new avenues like ‘Search Engine Marketing’ and ‘Inbound Marketing’, things are going to change for sure. Your old

You won’t be able to predict the problems that might occur in future but you can certainly take some steps to better prepare yourself. irst, we need to nd the risks or possible point of failures for our business. These risks could be in areas like people, system or business processes, legal compliance, data security, etc. If you are depending too much on a single person, vendor or a small group of people for the success of your business, then you might face big problems in future when these people are not around.

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LOT OF BUSINESS HAD TO EITHER CHANGE THE WAY THEY WORK OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO THESE FAST CHANGING ENVIRONMENT. THIS BRINGS US TO AN IMPORTANT QUESTION CAN WE FUTURE PROOF OUR BUSINESS CAN WE INCREASE THE CHANCES OF BUSINESS SURVIVAL

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Saadani is a one of a kind paradise where beach life meets wilderness. This gives you not only the opportunity to plunge into the Indian Ocean straight after your safari, but also to be submerged in a unique display of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a naturally fascinating setting. Saadani is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the Indian Ocean. Gazetted in 2005, it encompasses a well-preserved ecosystem including the former Saadani game reserve, the former Mkwaja ranch area, the Wami River as well as the Zaraninge Forest. Many villages are dotted around the boundaries of the park. Saadani village itself once was an important harbour-town and slave-trading centre in East Africa. Nowadays it is a small Swahili village of about 800 inhabitants whose livelihood is mostly fishing.

Bird watchers will be treated to not-often-seen migratory birds that love the shore The coastal vegetation zones range from seashore full of palm trees, through the tidal mangrove forest that form a buffer between ocean and land, to the Wami River shore where the huge sycamore fig is found. Its semi open woodlands closely resemble Selous GR, while the vast grassy area close to the tourism office is named ‘Serengeti Ndogo’ (Small Serengeti) and lives up to the expectations.

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Saadani is where crab meets elephant and the roar of a lion might interrupt your tanning. All the usual suspects, such as zebra, buffalo, elephant, warthog, giraffe, wildebeest and waterbuck are present. But you also stand a high chance of capturing different types of hartebeest, the big-eyed Rondo Galago and the elusive sable antelope on camera during your jeep or walking safari. Lion, leopard and spotted hyena might be harder to find, but this makes a sighting an even greater joy.

The vast grassy area is named ‘Serengeti Ndogo’ (Small Serengeti) and lives up to the expectations Taking a boat on the Wami River will definitely add to the fun; here you are as close as one likes to get to hippo, crocodile and flamingo. Bird watchers will also be treated to not-often-seen migratory birds that love the shore, such as different kinds of sandpiper, Eurasian oystercatcher and the common greenshank. On the beach you get to enjoy even more special sightings: breeding green turtles – Saadani’s beaches are one of Tanzania’s best breeding sites – with dolphins and humpback whales putting on their show in the Indian Ocean beyond. • Starting as a Game Reserve in 1962, Saadani became the 13th National Park in Tanzania in 2005. • Since the nineties several new areas have been added to the park, resulting in the Saadani ecosystem that covers 1,100 km2 (around 15 km shoreline). From south to north it stretches 69 km. • Height: the majority of the park is at sea level. Although the highest point is 350 m, most elevations don’t go beyond 40 m. • Tides: spring tides of up to 1,5 m can flow inland. • Saadani has a tropical, hot climate with an average temperature of 25-27 °C all year round (30 °C daytime, 20-24 °C night-time).

• Dry season: July – September, wet season: November – May (less rainy in December – February). • Best time to visit: June – September. • The park is accessible by road or air. • By road: 1) Dar es Salaam – Chalinze – village of Mandera (good tarmac road, 160 km/2-3 hours) then village of Mandera – Mvave Gate – Saadani National Park tourism office (rough road, 65 km/2 hours). 2) Town of Tanga – Pangani – Mkwaja Gate (earth road, 120 km/3-5 hours. 3) Dar es Salaam – Bagamoyo – Saadani • By air: several safari companies organise private flights from Dar es Salaam Zanzibar and other major Cities.

Accommodation Inside the park: one private lodge, bandas, rest house and campsites. Booking for bandas, rest house and campsites contact the Park. Outside the park: one lodge (close to the border).

What to do Game drives, boat trips, guided hiking, bird watching, sun bathing and visiting the Saadani fishing village which used to be a buzzing trading centre. Park contacts: saadani@tanzaniaparks.com Hotlines: +255 689 062 346 / +255 767 536 133

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he lodge is set right on the beach, and has a private waterhole. The lodge has an infinity swimming pool which overlooks the ocean and is easily accessible from all suites. Enjoy the relaxing sitting area overlooking the ocean, library and thatched restaurant located on the beach. All our suites open directly on to sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean and feature ensuite facilities, a lockable pirate box, overhead fan and mosquito netting. There are five Maridadi suites and nine Banda suites. Maridadi (meaning ‘elegant’ in Swahili) suites feature an ensuite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower, as well as a private deck, overhead fan, mosquito netting and easy access to the main areas. The Banda suites feature large romantic Zanzibar style nets, locally carved furniture and incredible views over the ocean. The classic Banda’s

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Adventure, enchantment and luxury... naturally

have a private Makuti (coconut leaf) shaded deck area directly on the beach complete with locally-made sunbeds. Facilities include an indoor shower, lockable pirate box and mosquito netting. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main areas. Electricity supply in the lodge is solar powered.

Unique location makes Saadani Safari Lodge an ideal place for guests looking for a safari experience combined with a relaxing beach trip.” Saadani is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the ocean. Game viewing varies throughout the year and the area is known for sightings of porcupines, civets, bush pigs, baboons and vervet monkeys.

On the open sea, you might be able to spot many species of fish, dolphins, turtles and humpback whales. The following activities are included in your stay: • ame drives Game drives start straight from the lodge’s ‘front door’ in comfortable 4x4 vehicles. • River safaris Explore the wonders of the famous Wami River, a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife. • Wal ing safaris From right outside the suites, wildlife spotting can occur on foot. • Snor eling Visit a deserted sand island in the Indian Ocean. • Saadani village tour Meet the locals by visiting their village. You won’t be disappointed staying at the lovely Saadani Safari Lodge. The lodge promises a relaxing and unique experience and the stunning scenery and wildlife in the park, we wish our stay would last forever!

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• A emi Revolving Restaurant Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 20,000. Call +255 753 360 360.

• A emi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 20,000. Call +255 753 360 360.

• Coral Ridge Spur Buy One, Get One Free Burger Offer! Call +255 764 700 657.

• Coral Ridge Spur: Surf & Turf Combo (200g Fillet and 125g Calamari) at TSHS 33,500 & Pop a Balloon for a chance to win a prize. Call +255 764 700 657.

ya Regency The iliman aro Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm rasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30pm & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30pm. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-11am. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • oubletree by ilton, yster ay: Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7. • ar es Salaam Serena otel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 50,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:30-10:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500. • olden Tulip ar es Salaam City Center: Fire restaurant. Lunch - Continental Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351. • Four Points by Sheraton - ew Africa otel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:30-3pm. Call +255 22 211 7050/51. • otel ar es Salaam Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

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• oubletree by ilton, yster ay: Pizza Night! Fresh from our pizza oven comes a variety of delicious pizza for you to enjoy.

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• ya Regency The iliman aro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm rasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30am, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30pm & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30pm. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-11am. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • ar es Salaam Serena otel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 50,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:30-10:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500. • olden Tulip ar es Salaam City Center Fire restaurant. Lunch – Italian Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351. • Four Points by Sheraton - ew Africa otel Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:303pm. Call +255 22 211 7050/51. • otel ar es Salaam Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

Located along the Indian Ocean, ar es Salaam is a diverse city with strong Arabic, ndian, and traditional African and Swahili in uences. This rich diversity is re ected in the city s culinary scene, as visitors and locals can en oy a wide range of delicacies originating in di erent regions of the world. ar Life presents a selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars that are guaranteed to satisfy even the wildest food or drin cravings.

• A emi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 20,000. Call +255 753 360 360.

• A emi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 20,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

• Coral Ridge Spur: ‘Kids Eat Free’ - 1 Free Kids’ Meal per dining adult ordering a Main Meal. Call +255 764 700 657.

• oubletree by ilton, yster ay: Enjoy a top tier Seafood Buffet with a complimentary glass of wine. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• oubletree by ilton, yster ay: Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• ar es Salaam Serena otel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 50,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:3010:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500.

• Four Points by Sheraton - New Africa Hotel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:303pm. Call +255 22 211 7050/51. • ya Regency The iliman aro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm rasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-11pm. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • ar es Salaam Serena otel: Sea Food Night at the Serengeti Restaurant from 6:30-10:30pm, for only TSHS 75,000. Call 022 221 2500. • otel ar es Salaam Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

• Four Points by Sheraton - ew Africa otel Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:30-3pm. Call +255 22 2117050/51.

Thursday

Wednesday

• olden Tulip ar es Salaam City Center: Fire restaurant. Lunch – Chinese Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351.

• ya Regency The iliman aro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm rasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8:00-11:00. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234. • olden Tulip ar es Salaam City Center Fire restaurant Lunch – Mexican Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351 • otel ar es Salaam Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434.

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• Four Points by Sheraton - ew Africa otel: Power Lunch at Bandari Grill for TSHS 45,000 12:30-3pm. Call +255 22 211 7050/51.

• ya Regency The iliman aro Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm Brasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-1pm. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234.

• ar es Salaam Serena otel African Night at Serengeti & Kibo Terrace Restaurants (Outdoor Barbeque Night with Swahili Blues Band) from 6:30-10:30pm, for only TSHS 55,000. Call 022 221 2500.

Saturday

Friday

• A emi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 20,000. From 7pm onwards Choma Buffet with live music by Remi & the Cocodo Band and Call +255 753 360 360.

• otel ar es Salaam Continental Lunch Buffet at the Hub Restaurant, 12:30 to 15:00 & Dinner Buffet from 19:00 -22:30 for TSHS 35,000 each. A la carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434. • olden Tulip ar es Salaam City Center: Fire restaurant. Lunch – Indian Buffet at TSHS 20,000 PP. Call 022 212 9351

• oubletree by ilton, yster ay: Treat your taste-buds to a fine selection of Mezze & Shawarma expertly cooked by our chefs. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• A emi Revolving Restaurant: Lunch Buffet from 12-3pm, TSHS 35,000 & a la Carte Light Lunch from 12-3pm with a selection of dishes ranging from TSHS 20,000. Call +255 687/0753 360 360.

• A emi Revolving Restaurant: Sunday Brunch from 12-4pm. Buffet, live music and enjoy magnificent views while enjoying the revolving experience for only TSHS 40,000 pp. Call +255 753 360 360. • oubletree by ilton, yster ay: Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• ya Regency The iliman aro: Family-friendly Sunday Brunch with live music and a variety of children’s activities from 12:30-3:30 pm Call: +255 764 701 234.

• ar es Salaam Serena otel: International Lunch Buffet from 12:30-3:30pm for TSHS 50,000 & Set Menu Dinner from 6:3010:30pm for TSHS 50,000 at at Serengeti Restaurant. Call 022 221 2500. • olden Tulip ar es Salaam City Center: Sport and Moktails at Citrus Lounge. Enjoy your team drinking & biting with a 15% off on from 2.30pm to 10.30pm. Call 022 212 9351. • ya Regency The iliman aro: Enjoy a new dining experience: The Palm rasserie offers delicious breakfast from 6:30-10:30, Buffer Lunch from 12:30- 15:30 & Dinner from 18:30 – 22:30. Flame Tree Lounge & Terrace offers new menu Gourmet Panini, Baguettes, Pizzas, Burgers, & our home-made smoothies and freshly grinded coffees from 8-1pm. Oriental Restaurant offers mix of Asian flavor, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh Sushi and Sashimi, dim sum and other Asian dishes from 6-10:30pm. Call +255 764 701 234..

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Sunday

Saturday

• oubletree by ilton, yster ay Live BBQ! Experience fresh BBQ grilled at its finest. For more details, call +255 779 000 006/7.

• ar es Salaam Serena otel: Family Brunch with a variety of children’s activities from 12:30-3:30pm for only Tsh 70,000. Call 022 221 2500. • olden Tulip ar es Salaam City Center: Grand Buffet Breakfast, TSHS 27,000. Call 022 212 9351. • otel ar es Salaam Sunday Sparkling Brunch (bottomless bubbly) for TSHS 45,000/from 12:00 -15:00. A la Carte menu available throughout the day. Call +255 22 234 3434. Call +255 22 234 3434.

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